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PUBLISHED BY DB. M. L. BTRN. 
1867. 









Entered according to Act of Congress, in tb# 
year 1866, 

BYM. L. BYRN, M. D. 

in the Clerk's office of the District Court for the 
Southern District of New York. 



VMIBLE RIIPES. 

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Court Plaster. — Court Plaster is made by repeatedly 
brushing over stretched sarcenet with a solution of 1 
part of isinglass in 8 of water mixed with 8 parts of 
proof spirit, and finishing with a coat of tincture of ben- 
zoin, or of balsam of Peru. 

Eye Water. — Extract of lead 2 dr., wine of digitalia 
2 dr., tincture of opium 2 dr., water a pint. 

Godfrey's Cordial. — The Philadelphia College of 
Pharmacy, to prevent the mischief arising from the dif- 
ferent strengths of this compound, directs it to be pre- 
pared as follows : — Dissolve 2J oz. of carbonate of pot- 
ash in 26 pints of water, add 16 pints of treacle, heat 
together over a gentle fire till they simmer, remove the 
scum, and, when sufficiently cool, add J oz. of oil of sas- 
safras dissolved in two pints of rectified spirit, and 24 
fluid ounces of tincture of opium previously mixed. The 
old wine measure is here intended. It contains about 
16 minims of laudanum, or rather more than 1 gr. of 
opium in each fluid ounce. 

Godfrey's Smelling Salts. — Dr. Paris says it is pre- 
pared by resubliming volatile salts with subcarbonate of 
potash and a little spirit of wine. It is usually scented 
with an alcoholic solution of essential oils. 

Stoughton's Euxm. — Gentian 36 oz., serpentary 16 
oz., dried orange peel 24 oz., calamus aromaticus 4 oz., 
rectified spirit, and water, of each 6 galls., old measure. 

Swain's VERMiFUQE.~Worm seed 2 oz,, valerian, rhu- 
barb, pink root, white agaric, of each IJ oz. ; boil in 
sufficient water to yield 3 quarts of decoction, and add 
to it 30 drops of oil of tansy, and 45 drops of oil of 
cloves, dissolved in a quart of rectified spirit. 

Dr. Latham's Cough Linctus. — Dover's powder J dr., 
compound powder of tragacanth 2 dr., syrup of tolu J 
oz., confection of hips, and simple oxymel, of each 1 oz. ; 
a toaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day. 

Cure for Piles. — Powdered nut-gall 2 dr., camphotf 
1 dr., melted wax 1 oz., tincture of opium 2 dr. Mix. 

Morrison's Pills.— Consist of 2 parts of gamboge, t 
of aloes, 1 of colocynth, and 4 of cream of tartar ; madt 
into pills with syrup. 



TALUiJJLB RECIPES. 

Calico Printers' Fast Dyes. 



Dye Stuffs used by the Calico Printers for pro- 
iucing fast colors. The mordants are thickened 
with gum, or calcined starch, when applied with the 
block, roller, plates or pencil. 

Black — The cloth is impregnated with acetate of 
iron, (iron liquor,) and dyed in a bath of madder 
and logwood. 

Purple — The preceding mordant of iron, diluted ; 
with the same dyeing bath. 

Crimson — The mordant for purple, united with a 
portion of acetate of alumina, or red mordant, and 
the above bath. 

Red^Acetate of alumina is the mordant, and 
madder is the dye-stuff. 

Pale Red of different shades — The preceding mor- 
dant, diluted with water, and a weak madder bath. 

Brown or Pompadour — A mixed mordant, contain- 
ing a somewhat larger proportion of the red than 
of the black, and the dye of madder. 

Orange — The red mordant ; and a bath, first of 
madder, and then of quercitron. 

Yellow — A strong red mordant ; and the quer- 
citron bath, whose temperature should be consider 
ably under the boiling point of water. 

Blue— Indigo, rendered soluble and greenish-yel- 
low colored, by potash and orpiment. It recovers 
its blue color by exposure to air, and thereby also 
fixes firmly on the cloth. An indigo vat is also 
made, with that blue substance diffused in water 
with quick-lime and copperas. These substances 
are supposed to deoxidize indigo, and at the same 
time tc render it soluble. 

(j olden-dye — The cloth is immersed alternately in 
a solution ot copperas and lime-water. The protox- 
ide of iron precipitated on the fibre, soon passes, by 
absorption of atmospherical oxygen, into the golden* 
colored deutoxide. 

Buff— The preceding substances in a more dilute 
state. 



TXLUABLE RECIPES. 

Calico Printers^ Fast Dyes Continued. 

Blue Vat — In which white spots are left on a blue 
gjound of cloth, is made by applying to those points 
a paste composed of a solution of sulphate of copper 
and pipe-clay ; and after they are dried, immersing 
it, stretched on frames, for a definite number of min- 
utes, in the yellowish green vat, of 1 part of indigo, 
2 of copperas, and 2 of lime, with water. 

Greea — Cloth dyed blue, and well washed, ia im- 
bued with the aluminous acetate, dried, and sub- 
jected to the quercitron bath. 

In tho above cases, the cloth, after receiving the 
mordant paste, is dried, and put through a mixture 
of cow-dung and warm water. It is then put into 
the dyeing vat or copper, [lire Diet. Chem. «fec. 

DrES FOB Boxes and Ivory. — 1. (Red.) Make 
an infusion of Cochineal in water of ammonia, then 
immerse the pieces therein, having previously 
soaked them for a few minutes in very weak acquo- 
fortis and water. 

1. (Black.) Immerse the pieces in a weak solu- 
tion of nitrate of silver, for a short time, then ex- 
pose them to the sunlight. 

2. (Green.) Steep in a solution of verdigris to 
which a little acquafortis has been added. 

3. (Yellow.) Boil for 1 hour in a solution made 
with 1 pound of alum in 1 gallon of water, then 
take out the pieces and steep them in a decoction 
made with J lb. of turmeric in 2 quarts of water ; 
lastly, mix the two liquors, and boil them therein 
for 1 hour. 

4. (Blue.) Stain them green, then steep them 
in a hot and strong solution of pearlash. 

Remarks. — The bones of living animals may be- 
dyed by mixing madder with their food. The bones 
of young pigeons may thus be tinged of a rose color 
in 24 hours, and of a deep scarlet in 3 days ; but the 
bones of adult animals take a fortnight to acquire a 
rose color. The bones nearest the heart become ting- 
ed soonest. In the same way extract of logwood 
will tinge the bones of young pigeons purple. 



TALUABLB RECIPES. 

Celebrated Washing Mixture. 

Dissolve a half pound of soda in a gallon of botl- 
Ing water and pour upon it a quarter pound of lime. 
After this has settled, cut up 10 ounces of common 
bar soap, and strain the solution upon it, and mix 
perfectly. Great care must be taken that no parti- 
cles of lime are poured upon the soap. Prepare th. 
mixture the evening before washing. 

Directions — To 10 gallons of water add the aboy 
preparation when the water is boiling, and put the 
clothes in while boiling. Each lot of linen must boiJ 
half an hour, and the same liquid will answer fox 
three batches of clothes. The white clothes must be 
put in soak over night, and if the collars and wrist 
bands are soaped and rubbed slightly, so much the 
better. Clean cold water may be used for rinsing. 
Some prefer boiling them for a few moments in 
clean blueing water, and afterwards rinse in cold 
water. The clothes may not appear perfectly white 
while wet, but when dry will be clean white. 

Musk. — Artificial Musk is made by dropping 3J 
ounces of nitric acid on one ounce of rectitied oil oi 
amber. In a day or two, a black substance is pro- 
duced, which smells similar to genuine musk. 

Mahogany Furniture. — Stains and spots may be 
taken out of mahogany furniture by the use of a 
little aquafortis, or oxalic acid and water, by rub- 
bing the part with the liquid, by means of a cork, 
tiS. the color is restored, observing afterwards to 
well wash the wood with water, and to dry and pol- 
ish as usual. 

Paste, Razor.— Levigated oxide of tin [prepared 
putty powder] 1 ounce, powdered oxalic acid J oz., 
powdered gum 20 grains, make it into a stiff paste 
with water, and evewly and thinly spread it ovel 
the strop. With very JAttle friction, this paste givea 
a fine edge to the ra^Dr, and its efiSciency is stiL 
further increased by mohtening it. 

Paste, Shaving. — White Wax, Spermaceti, and 
Almond Oil ; melt, and while warm, beit in 2 
squares of Windsor soap, previously reduced to a 
paste with rose water. 



TALUARLS RECIPSi. 

How to Make Artificial Honey i - 

To 10 lbs. of sugar add 3 lbs of water, 40 graint 
Df Cream of Tartar, 10 drops of Essence of Pepper- 
mint, and 3 lbs. of Comb Honey. 

Dissolve the sugar in the water, and take off ibo 
i5cum arising therefrom — then dissolve the Cream o^f 
Tartar in a little warm water, which you will add 
with soma little stirring — then add the Honey, heat 
to a boiling point, and stir it for a few moments. 

The Hl-nter^s Secret — To Catch Game — such ag 
Mink, Musk Rats, Weasels, Raccoons, Otter, &c. — 
Take one ounce of valerian, J- ounce of commercial 
musk, one pint of whiskey — Mix together, and let it 
Btand for two weeks. Put a few drops of this on 
your bait. 

pRESERTATioxop Hams. — Most groccrs, dealers in 
hams, and others, who are particular in their meat, 
usually take the precaution to case each one, after 
it is smoked, in canvass, for the purpose of defend- 
ing it from the attacks of the little insect, the der- 
mestes lardarius, which, by laying its eggs in ifc, 
soon fills it with its larvae, or maggots. This trou- 
blesome and expensive process may be altogethef 
superseded by the use of pyroligneous acid. With 
a painter^s brush, dipped in the liquid, one man, in 
the course of a day, may effectually secure two hun- 
dred hams from all danger. Care should be taken 
to insinuate the liquid into all the cracks, &c., of the 
under surface. This method is especially adapted 
to the preservation of hams in hot climates. 

Indian Rubber Blacking. — (Bryant and James's 
Paste.) — Ivory black sixty lbs.; treacle forty-five 
lbs.; good vinegar and oil of vitriol, of each twelve 
lbs.; Indian rubber oil nine lbs.; mix. 

II. Liquid — Ivory Black 60 lbs., treacle 45 lbs., 
gum (dissolved) 1 lb., vinegar (No. 24) 20 gallons, 
oil of vitriol 24 lbs., Indian rubber oil 9 lbs. Mix. 

Remarks. — The Indian rubber oil is made of 
caoutchouc eighteen ounces, dissolved in rape oil 
nine lbs. by means of heat. The ingredients are 
mixed together in the same order and maimer af 
common blacking. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

Alterative Strup. — American Sarsaparilla, Yel- 
low Dock root, Black Alder bark, Prickly Ash bark. 
Burdock root, Sassafras bark, Wintergreen, of each 
one ounce, make four pints of syrup. Dose, a wine- 
glassful, 3 or 4 times a day. This syrup is useful in 
all diseases where the blood or general system needs 
purifying. 

Bite of a Mad Dog. — A writer in the National 
Intelligencer, says, that spirits of Hartshorn is a 
certain remedy for the bite of a mad dog. The 
wound, he adds, should be constantly bathed with it, 
and three or four doses, diluted, taken inwardly, 
during the day. The hartshorn decomposes chemi- 
cally the virus insinuated into the wound, and im- 
mediately alters and destroys its deleteriousness. 
The writer, who resided in Brazil for sometime, first 
tried it for the bite of a scorpion, and found that it 
removed pain and inflammation almost instantly. 
Subsequently, he tried it for the bite of the rattle- 
snake, with similar success. At the suggestion of the 
writer, an old friend and physician tried it in cases 
of Hydrophobia, and always with succesa. 

Canker Powder.— Powdered, Golden Seal, Blue 
Cohosh, of each, one ounce. A superior remedy for 
Canker in the mouth and stomach. Steep one tea- 
spoonful of this powder in a gill of hot water for one 
hour, then strain and sweeten with loaf sugar. Gar- 
gle the throat for 10 or 15 minutes at a time with 
this infusion ; likewise a table-spoonful may be held 
in the mouth for some minutes : after which drink 
two table-spoonsful of it. Kepeat it several times a 
day, until a cure is effected. 

Cough Cant)Y.-- Cheap, Safe, and Excellent.— 
Take equal parts of Boneset, Spikenard, Elecam 
pane, Comfrey, and Wild Cherry bark ; make o 
strong decoction ; to every pint of this decoction add 
molasses a pint ; extract of liquorice, four ounces, 
and honey four ounces. Boil down to a propei 
consistence for forming a candy, when add oil of 
tar, one drachm, essence of sassafras, two teaspoon* 
fuls. Work it up into a candy form by hand in th« 
usual way. It may be eaten freely. 



ViiUAPLH RECIPES. 

Broxzino op Medils — Ornaments of Copper, 
Electrotypes, &c. — Having thoroughly cleaned and 
polished the surface of the specimen, with a brush 
apply the common crocus powder, previously made 
into a paste with water. When dry, place it in an 
iron ladle, or on a common fire-shovel, over a clear 
fire for about 1 minute ; and when sufficiently cool, 
polish with a plate brush. By this process a bronze 
similar to that on tea-urns is produced ; the shade 
depending upon the duration of the exposure to the 
fii-e. 

II. By substituting finely powdered plumbago for 
crocus powder in the above process, a beautiful, 
deep and permanent bronze appearance is produced. 

III. Rub the medal with a solution of livers of 
sulphur, or sulphuret of potassium, then dry. This 
produces the appearance of Antique bronze very 
exactly. 

Bronzing, Surface. — This term is applied to the 
process of imparting to the surfaces of figures of 
wood, plaster of Paris, &c., a metallic appearance. 
This is done by first giving them a coat of oil or 
size varnish, and when this is nearly dry, applying 
with a dabber of cotton or a camel-hair pencil, any 
of the metallic bronze powders ; or the powder may 
be placed in a little bag of muslin, and dusted over 
the surface, and afterwards finished ofif with a wad 
of linen. The surface must be afterwards varnished. 

Paper is bronzed by mixing the powders up with 
a little gum and water, and, afterwards, burn- 
ishing. 

Iron Castings may be bronzed by thorough clean- 
ing, £uid subsequent immersion in a solution of sul- 
phate of copper, when they acquire a coat of the 
latter metal. They must be then washed in water. 

Butter or Milk — To Remove its Turnip Flavor. 
This is said to be removed by either of the follow- 
ing methods : When the milk is strained into the 
pans, put to every six gallons one gallon of boiling 
water. Or dissolve one ounce of nitre in a pint of 
spring water, and put a J pint to every fifteen gal' 
loos of milk. 



VALUABLE KEGIPES. 

Brandy— Imitation Cognac. 

The following formulae, by skilful roanagesx^^ 
will produce very good brandy, but it must be re 
collected that much depends on the quality cf th^ 
materials employed, as well as on the operator Aa 
the strength and quality of the ingredients, and 
the method of manipulation vary, so will the result • 
much must therefore be left to the judgement and 
discretion of the artist. It offers a profitable pursuit 
to the ingenious and industrious chemist and rectifier. 

Take 12 gallons of the finest flavorless malt spirit, 
at proof, (or if of a different strength a proportion- 
ate quantity ;) add thereto 5 gallons of water, f lb. 
of the best crude red tartar or wine stone, previously 
dissolved in 1 gallon of boiling water ; J- pint of 
acetic ether ; 2 quarts of good French wine vinegar; 
7 lbs. of bruised French plums, and 1 or 2 gallons of 
wine bottoms or flavor stuff' from Cognac, mix them 
in a fresh-emptied sherry cask, and let them stand to- 
gether for 14 days, frequently rummaging up the 
liquor with a stick; next draw over 15 gallons of the 
mixture from a still furnished with an agitator. Put 
the rectified spirit into a clean, fresh-emptied Cognac 
brandy cask, and add thereto f pint of tincture of 
catechu, 1 lb. of fresh and clean oak shavings, and 
about a pint of good spirit coloring. Bung close, and 
agitate occasionally for a few days. REALiRKS : Age 
improves the above article, and renders it (provided 
the process be well managed) of a very superior qua- 
lity. The above receipt yields 15 gallons of brandy 
17 u. p. 

— Brandy, Peach— I. From peaches, by fermenta- 
tion and distillation. Much used in the United 
States, where peaches are very cheap. 

II. Bruise the peaches, then steep them in twice 
their weight of British orandy, or malt spirit ; lastly 
express the liquor. 

III. Bitter almond (bruised) 2 oz. ; proof Bpiril 
(light) 10 gallons ; water 3 gallons ; sugar 5 oi 
6 lbs.; orange-flower water J a pint. Mix and mao* 
erate for 14 days. 

Color with brandy coloring, if requiri4 darker 



TAXUABLE RECIPES. 

Brandy, Cherry — To every gallon of brandy put 
an equal measure of cherries, bruised between the 
fingers ; steep for 3 days, then express the liquor ; 
and add 2 lbs. of lump sugar, and strain for use. 

To the above add 1 quart of raspberries, and J 9 
pint of orange flower water. Quality very fine. 

Brandy, Raspberry. — I. Pour as much bracdi 
over raspberries as will just cover them ; let it stai\f 
for 24 hours, then drain it off, and replace it with ^ 
like quantity of fresh spirit ; after 24 hours more 
drain this off and replace it with water; lastly draii 
well, and press the raspberries quite dry. Next ad« 
sugar to the mixed liquors, in proportion of 2 lbs. tc 
every gallon, along with a J of a pint of orange- 
flower water. 

II. Mix equal parts of mashed raspberries and 
\>randy thogether, let them stand for 24 hours, then 
press out the liquor. Sweeten as above, and add a 
little cinnamon and cloves if agreeable ; and lastly 
strain. 

Brass Ornaments — ^When not gilt or lacquered, 
may be cleansed, and a fine color given to them by 
two simple processes. The first is to beat sal-ammo- 
niac into a fine powder, then to moisten it with soft 
water, rubbing it on the ornaments, which must be 
afterwards rubbed dry with bran and whiting. The 
second is to wash the brass work with roche alum 
boiled to a strong lye, in the proportion of an ounce 
to a pint ; when dry, it must be rubbed with fine 
tripoli. Either of these processes will give to brass 
the brilliancy of gold. 

Bronze Powders— Beautiful Red — Mix together 
sulphate of copper 100 parts ; carbonate of soda 60 
parts ; apply heat until they unite into a mass — 
then cool, powder, and add copper filings 15 parts ; 
well mix, and keep them at a white heat for 20 
minutes ; then cool, powder, and wash and dry. 

II. Gold Colored — Verdigris 8 oz., tutty powde; 
4 oz., borax and nitre, of each, 2 oz., bichloride o' 
mercury J oz. — Make them into a fine P-aste wif_ 
^il, and fuse them together. Used in japanning a 
a gold color. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

British Champagne. (White). Stoned raisins 7 
lbs. ; loaf sugar 21 lbs. ; water 9 gallons ; crystallized 
tartaric acid 1 oz. ; Narbonne honey ^ lb. ; ferment 
with sweet yeast 1 lb. or less ; skim frequently, and 
when the fermentation is nearly over^ add coarse 
powdered orris root 1 drachm, and eau de fleurs d^ 
oranges 3 oz. j lemon juice J pint ; rack it, bung 
close, and in 3 months fine it down with isinglass J 
oz. ; in 1 month more, if not sparkling, again fine it 
down, and in another fortnight bottle it, observing 
to put a piece of double-refined sugar, the size of a 
pea, into each bottle. The bottles should be wired, 
and covered with tin foil, after the manner of cham- 
pagne. — To the last, when the fermentation is nearly 
over, add perry (best pale) 3 gallons. — As the pre- 
ceding, but substituting Muscovado sugar for raisins ; 
or what is still better, employ 28 lbs. of double-re- 
fined sugar. — Bruised amber, hairy champagne goose- 
berries, and cold spring water, equal parts ; East In- 
dia sugar 3J lbs., to each' gallon of the strained li- 
quor ; Madeira wine and pale old rum, of each 1 
quart to every 10 gallons 5 fine down with isinglas?, 
and bottle in 12 months. A sample of this wine ob- 
tained the prize of the Horticultural Society of Edin- 
burgh. It is better, however, when made with lump 
Bugar. — From English grapes and lump sugar. — 
From the stalks of garden rhubarb and lump sugar ; 
a little sweet-brier, orris, or orange-flower water be- 
ing added to give it a slight bouquet. This forma 
the * patent ^ or ^ Bath Champagne,' of the Cham- 
pagne Wine Co. — To either of the preceding, add 
a little red currant juice to color, or 1 oz. Of coarse- 
ly powdered cochineal to each 10 or 12 gallons, at 
the time of racking. 

Cider, Champagne. Good pale vinous cider 1 
hogshead ; proof spirit (pale) 3 gallons ; honey or 
sugar 14 lbs ; mix and let them remain together in 
a temperate situation for 1 month ; then add orange- 
flower water 1 quart ; and fine it down with skim- 
med milk J a gallon. This will be very pale ; and 
bottled in champagne bottles, silvered and labelled, 
has been often sold to the ignorant for Champagne i 



TALUAJBLE RECIPES. 

British Claret— 1. Good cider and port wine 
equal parts.-2. To each gallon of the last add 
cream of tartar (genuine) 3 drs., and the juice of 
one lemon.— 3. To either of the precedmg add 
French brandy 2 oz.-4. Instead of port use red 
cape or British port. If the first three of the above 
are w^ll mixed and fined down, and not bottled tor 
a mouth or five weeks, they can scarcely be distin- 
guished from good "Bordeaux." A mixture of 4 
parts of raisin wine with 1 part each of raspberry, 
and barberry or damson wine, also forms an excel- 
lent factitious claret, ... ,. , ., 

British Sherry.— 1. Cape or raism wine slightly 
flavored with a * very little bitter' almond cake or, 
what is more convenient, a little of the essential oil 
dissolved in alcohol— 2. To the last add a ^ minute 
quantity of sweetbrier, eau de fleurs d'oranges, or 
orris, to give it a *very slight' boquet.— 3. Teneriffe, 
elio-htly flavored with cherry-laurel, or almonds, 
forms a most excellent British Sherry, either alone 
or diluted with an equal quantity of Cape or raisin 

wine. 

Bran Beer.— A very good article of table beer 
may be brewed from bran, especially if it be mashed 
with about one-tenth its weight of good malt. A 
proportionate quantity of hops must be used, and 
the addition of a little moist sugar will vastly im- 
prove it. Bran yields from 16 to 20 lbs. per barrel, 
with proper management. , , . , 

Ginger Beer.— Lump sugar, 1 ponnd ; bniised 
ginger (from which the dust has been sifted) | to 1 
oz.; cream of tartar i oz. ; 1 lemon sliced ; pour on 
them boiling water 1 gallon ; cover up, and macerate 
until barely lukewarm, then strain, add yeast 2 oz. ; 
work for 2 to 4 days, according to the weather ; 
Bkim, strain through clean flannel, bottle and wire 
dovNTQ the corks. Excellent ; will keep well. 

British Cape.-1. (White.) Raisin Wme, either 
ftlone or worked up with a little cider and pale malt 
^ort.— 2. (Red.) British white cape, sound rough 
«ider, and mulberry wine, equal parts; well mixed, 
*nd fined down with white of egg or bullock's blood 



VALUABLB RECIPES. 

Beer, Cheap.— ^No production of this country 
abounds so much with saccharine matter as the 
Bhells of green peas. A strong decoction of them 
Bo much resembles, in odor and taste, an infusion 
of male [termed wort] as to deceive a brewer. This 
decoction, rendered slightly bitter with the wood 
sage, and afterwards fermented with yeast, affords a 
very excellent beverage. The method employed is 
as follows : ** Fill a boiler with the green shells of 
peas, pour on water till it rises half an inch above 
the shells, and simmer for three hours. Strain off 
the liquor, and add strong decoction of the wood 
sage, or the hop, so as to render it pleasantly bitter ; 
then ferment in the usual manner. The wood sage 
is the best substitute for hops, and being free from 
any anodyne property, is entitled to a preference. 
By boiling a fresh quantity of shells in the decoction 
before it becomes cold, it may become so thoroughly 
impregnated with saccharine matter as to afford a 
liquor, when fermented, as strong as ale/' 

Beer, Spruce. — [AVhite.]— Water 10 gallons ; — 
sugar 10 lbs., essence of spruce J lb. Dissolve the 
sugar and essence of spruce in the water, previously 
warmed ; then allow it to cool a little, and add the 
yeast, as in making ginger beer : bottle immediate- 
ly in half pint bottles. 

[Brown.] For sugar use treacle. 

British Fort. 1. Red Cape 2 gallons ; damson 
or elder wine 1 gallon ; mix.— 2. To the last add 
brandy J pint ; powdered kino 1 dr. — 3. (Southamp- 
ton Port). Cider 3 gallons : elder and damson wine 
of each 1 gallon ; brandy 3J pints. 

British Madeira. Fale malt ground, 4 bushels ; 
boiliog water 44 gallons ; infuse, strain off this while 
warm, take 24 gallons, and add sugar candy 14 lbs. 
and cream of tartar 3 oz. ; when dissolved, add 
yeast 2 lbs.: ferment, keep skimming off the yeast, 
and the fermentation is nearly finished, add raisin 
wine 2 J gallons ; brandy and sherry wine, of each 2 
gallons ; rum 1 quart ; bung it down for 6 or 9 
months. A second infusion of malt may be made for 
beer* 



VALUABLE RECIPIGS- 

Cordial, Gin. This is gin sweetened by sagai^ 
and slightly aromatized. 

Good gin (22 u. p. 90 gallons ;) oil of aimonds 1 
drachm 5 oils of cassia, nutmeg, and lemon, of each 
2 drchms.; oils of juniper, caraway and coriander, of 
each 3 drachms ; essence of orris root 3 or 4 oz, ; 
orange-flower water 3 pints ; lump sugar 66 to 60 
lbs. ; dissolved in water 3 or 4 gallons. The essence 
must be dissolved in a quart of spiri| of wine, and 
added gradually to the gin, until the requisite flavor 
is produced when the dissolved sugar must be mixed 
in, along with a sufficient quantity oi soft water 
holding 4 oz. of alum in solution, to make up 100 
gallons. When the whole is perfectly mixed, 2 oz. 
of salt of tartar, dissolved in 2 or 3 quarts of wa- 
ter, must be added, and the liquor again well rum* 
maged up, after which it must be bunged down, and 
allowed to repose. In a week or 10 days it will 
have become * brilliant,' and may be racked if re- 
quired. Product. 100 gallons, about 30 u. p. It 
is usually permitted in the trade as 22 or 24 u. p. 

Cordial, Gout. Rhubarb, Senna, coriander seed, 
Bweet fennel seed, and cochineal, of each 2 oz. ; li- 
quorice root and saffron, of each 1 oz. ; raisins 2J 
lbs. ; rectified spirit of wine 2 gallons ; digest for 14 
days. Used in gout and rheumatism. Dose. 1 table- 
spoonful to } oz. It is aromatic and slightly lax. 
ative. 

Cordial, Cedrat. — Essence of cedrat, J ounce; 
dissolve in pure proof spirit 1 gallon ; add water 3 
pints ; agitate well ; draw off 3 quarts, and add an 
equal measure of clarified syrup. Delicious. 

Cider French After the fruit is mashed in a mill 
between iron cylinders, it is allowed to remain in a 
large tun or tub for 14 or 15 hours, before pressing. 
The juice is placed in casks, which are kept quite 
full, and so placed upon gawntrees, or stillions, that 
small tubs may be put under them, to receive the 
matter that works over. At the end of 3 or 4 days, 
for * sweet cider,' and 9 or 10 days for 'strong cider ;' 
It is racked into sulphured QSLska and then stored ii 
a cool place 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

CoRDUL Aniseed. L— Aniseed (bruised) 1 lb.; 
pr^^'of spirit 6 gallons ; macerate for a week ; then 
distil 5 gallons ; and add 2 gallons of clear soft wa- 
ter, and 1 gallon of clarified syrup. This will make 
8 gallons of cordial 24 u. p., which is as weak as 
* aniseed' should ever bo made. It may be reduced 
by sweetened water. 

II. Instead of distilling off the spirit, merely pass 
it through a w^e-bag, to take off the seed, lower it 
with clear soft water, and sweeten as before. 

III. Instead of 1 lb. of aniseed, add enough of the 
essential oil,dissolved in spirit of wine, to prcxluce the 
desired flavor ; 2 drachms of the oil is fully equal 
to 1 lb. of the seeds. 

Cordial, Cinnamon. This is seldom made with 
cinnamon, but with either the essential oil, or bark 
of cassia. It is preferred colored, and therefore may 
be prepared by simple digestion. If the oil be used, 
1 dr. will be found to be enough for 2 or 3 gallons 
of spirit. The addition of 2 or 3 drops each of es- 
sence of lemon and orange peel, with about a spoon- 
ful of essence of cardamoms to each gallon, will im- 
prove it. Some persons add to the above quantity 1 
drachm of cardamom seeds and 1 oz. each of dried 
orange and lemon peel. 1 oz. of oil of cassia is con- 
sidered to be equal to 8 lbs. of the buds, or bark. If 
wanted dark it may be colored with burnt sugar. 
The quantity of sugar is 1 J lb. to the gallon. 

Cordial, Peppermint. Add English oil of pep- 
permint 2 oz. to rectified spirit of wine 1 quart, agi- 
tate well in a corked bottle, capable of holding 3 
pints or more, then pour it into a cask having a ca- 
pacity of upwards of 100 galls.; add 36 galls, of per- 
fectly white and flavorless proof spirit, agitate well 
for 10 minutes, then add 2 cwt. of the best refined 
lump sugar, previously dissolved in twice its weight 
of pure filtered rain water ; rummage well, and fur- 
ther add sufficient clear rain water to make up the 
whole quantity to exactly 100 gallons ; again rum- 
mage well ; add 2 oz. alum, dissolved in 1 quart of 
rain water, and a third time agitate for 15 minutes, 
after which put in the bung and let it stand for a 
fortaic:ht, when it will be fit for sale. 



7ALUABLE RECIPES. 

Cure for Drunkenness. 

1. Dr. Kain, an American physician, recommends 
tartar emetic for the cure of habitual drunkenness. 
•* Possessing," he observes, " no positive taste itself, 
it communicates a disgusting quality to those fluids 
in which it is dissolved. I have often seen persons 
who, from taking a medicine in the form of antimo- 
nial wine, could never afterwards drink wine. Ncv 
thing, therefore, seems better calculated to form our 
indication of breaking up the association in the pa- 
tients feelings, between his disease and the relief to 
be obtained from stimulating liquors. These liquors, 
with the addition of a very small quantity of emetic 
tartar, instead of relieving, increase the sensation of 
loathing of food, and quickly produce in the patient 
an indomitable repugnance to the vehicle of its ad- 
ministration. My method of prescribing it has va- 
ried according to the habits, age, and constitution of 
the patient. I give it only in alterative and slightly 
nauseating doses. A convenient preparation of the 
medicine is 8 grains dissolved in 4 oz. of boiling 
w^ater, J an oz. of the solution to be put in a J pint, 
or quart of the patient's favorite liquor, and to be 
taken daily in divided portions. If severe vomiting 
and purging ensue, I should direct laudanum to allay 
the irritation, and diminish the dose. In every patient 
it should be varied according to its eflfects. In 
some cases, the change suddenly produced in the 
patient^s habits has brought on considerable lassitude 
and debility, which were of but short duration. In 
a majority of cases, no other efl*ect has been percept- 
ible than slight nausea, some diarrhoea, and a grad- 
al but very uniform distaste to the menstruum.'^ A 
similar plan has been proposed by Mr. Chambers. 

2. Infuse a little of the star-shoot plant in the 11 
quor, at drinking which disgust will be gradually 
excited. 

Dentrifice — The juice of the common strawberry 
has been recommended as an elegant natural denti- 
frice, as it readily dissolves the tartareous incrusta- 
tions on the teeth, and imparts an agreeable odor to 
the breath. 



TILUABLS RKCIPES. 

To Dye Gloves.— Leather gloves, if not greasy, 
may be dyed with any of the ordinary dyes by 
brushing the latter over the gloves stretched out 
smooth. The surface alone should be wetted, and a 
second or third coat may be given after the former 
one has become dry. When the last coat has become 
thoroughly dry, the superfluous color should be rub- 
bed out, a smooth surface given them by rubbing 
with a polished stick or piece of ivory, and the 
whole gone over with a sponge dipped in white of egg. 

To Clean Gloves.— I. (Dry cleaning.) Lay them 
out flat ; then rub into them a mixture of finely pow- 
dered tuller's earth and alum; swep it off with a 
brush, sprinkle them with dry bran and whiting ; 
lastly dust them well. This will not do if they are 
very dirty. 

II. Wash them with soap and water ; then stretch 
them on wooden hands, or pull them into shape 
* without wringing them ;' next rub them with pipe- 
clay, or yellow ochre, or a mixture of the two in any 
required shade, made into a paste with beer ; let 
them dry * gradually,' and when about * half ' dry, 
rub them well so as to smooth them and put them 
into shape; then dry them, brush out the superfluous 
color, cover them with paper, and smooth them with 
a warm iron. Other color inay be employed to mix 
with the pipe-clay beside yellow ochre. 

Drtixq Oil — Linseed Oil boiled along with oxide 
of lead, (litharge,) by which it acquires the property 
of drying quickly when exposed in a thin stratum to 
the air. It is much used in the preparation of paints 
and varnishes. 

Drawings, Chalk and Pencil — These may be fixed 
BO as not to suffer from abrasion, by washing them 
with skimmed milk, or with water holding in solu- 
tion a little isinglass. When the former is used, 
great care must be taken to deprive it of the whole 
of the cream, as, if the latter substance be present 
it will grease the drawing. An easy way of apply- 
ing these iuids, is to pour them into a sbftllow ves 
eel, and to lay the drawing flat upon the surface, 
then to place it on blotting paper in an inclined po 
■itioa to drain and dry. 



TALUABLE RECIPES. 

Gilding of Porcelain, Glass, &c.— This is per- 
formed by blending powdered gold with gum wi-ter 
and a little borax, and applying it by means of a 
camel-hair pencil 5 the article is then heated sufiS- 
ciently hot in an oven or furnace, by which means 
the gum is burnt, and the borax vitrifying cements 
the gold to the surface. When cold i,t is polished 
off with a burnisher. Names, dates, or any fancy 
device may thus be permanently and easily fixed cu 
glass, china, earthenware, &c. 

Gilding of Silk, &c. — Silks, satins, woollens., 
ivory, bones, &c., may be readily gilded by immersing 
them in a solution of nitro-muriate (terchloride) of 
gold, (1 of the salt to 3 or 4 water), and then expos- 
ing them to the action of hydrogen gas. The latter 
part of the process may readily be performed fey 
pouring some diluted sulphuric acid, or zinc or iron 
filings, in a bottle, and placing it under a jar or 
similar vessel, inverted, at the top of which the art- 
icles to be gilded are to be suspended. 

The foregoing experiment may be very prettily 
and advantageously varied as follows ; — paint flow^- 
ers or other ornaments with a very fine camel-hair 
pencil, dipped in the above-mentioned solution of 
gold, on pieces of silk, satin, &c., and hold them 
over a Florence flask, from which hydrogen gas is 
evolved, during the decomposition of the water by 
sulphuric acid and iron filings. The painted flow- 
ers, &c., in a few minutes will sMne wdth all the 
splendor of the purest gold. A coating of this kind 
will not tarnish on exposure to the air, or in washing. 

Gilding Varnish. — This is oil gilding applied to 
equipages, picture-frames, furniture, &c., the surface 
being highly varnished and polished before it re- 
ceives the size or gold color ; and after the gilding 
has become quite dry, a coat of spirit varnish, fumed 
with the chafing dish as above, is applied, followed 
by tw^o or three coats of the best copal varnish, after 
which, the work is carefully polished with tripoli 
and water. 

Gilders' Varnish — Prep.— Beeswax 4 oz., verdi* 
gris and sulphate of copper, of each 1 oz 5 mix. 



TALUABLE RECIPES. 

Fire Katinq. — The power of resisting the action 
of fire is given to the skin by frequently washing it 
with diluted sulphuric acid, until the part becomes 
sufficiently callous. It is said that the following mix- 
ture is very efficacious : — dilute sulphuric acid 
3 parts ; sal ammoniac 1 part ; juice of onions 
2 parts ; mix. It is the acid however, that produces 
the effect. 

Impressions from Coins —A very easy and ele- 
gant way of taking the impressions of medals and 
coins, not generally known, is as follows :— Melt a 
little isinglass glue with brandy, and pour it thinly 
over the medal, so as to cover its whole surface ; let 
it remain on for a day or two, till.it has thoroughly 
dried and hardened, and then take it off, when it 
will be fine, clear, and as hard as a piece of Muscovy 
glass, and will have a very elegant impression of the 
coin. It will also resist the effects of damp air, 
which occasions all other kinds of glue to soften and 
bend if not prepared in this way. (Shaw.) If the 
wrong side of the isinglass be breathed on, and gold- 
leaf applied, it will adhere, and be seen on the other 
jslde, producing a very pleasing effect. Isinglass 
glue, made with water alone, will do * nearly ' as 
«^ell as if brandy be used. 

Leap Gilding— This term is applied to the gild- 
ing of paper, vellum, &c., by applying leaf gold 
to the surface, previously prepared with a coating 
of gum-water, size or white of an egg. It is usually 
finished with an agate burnisher. 

Letter Gilding — The letters of sign-boards and 
similar ornamental gilding for outdoor work, is 
done by first covering the design with yellow or 
gold-color paint, then with oil gold size, and when 
this is nearly dry, applying the leaf-gold, observing 
to shield it properly from the wind, lest it be blown 
^way or become crumpled before being properly at- 
tached. This gilding is usually varnished. 

Mahogany Stains — Pure Socotrine aloes 1 ounce, 
dragon^s blood J oz., rectified spirit 1 pint : dissolve 
and apply 2 or 3 coats to the surface of the wood 
finish off with wax or oil, tinged with alkanet 



VALUABLE RECIPES* 

Cosmetic Simple. Soft soap J Ife. ; melt over a 
glow fire with a gill of sweet oil, add half a teacup- 
ful of fine sand, and stir the mixture together until 
cold. The shelly sea-sand, sifted from the shells, haa 
been found better than that which has no shells. 

Remarks. This simple cosmetic, has for several 
ye£vrs past been used by many ladies who are remark- 
able for the delicate softness and whiteness of their 
hands, which they, in a great measure, attribute to 
the use of it. Its cheapness is a strong recommenda- 
tion. 

Essence op Patchoull Indian patchouli leaves 
2 lbs. ; rectified spirit of wine 9 pints ; water 1 gal- 
lon. Macerate for 1 week, frequently shaking the 
vessel, then distil over exactly 1 gallon. A very 
fashionable perfume. 

Essence op Roses (odorous) — ^Yery fine article. — 
Attar of roses 1 ounce ; spirit of wine 1 gallon. Mix 
in a close vessel and assist the solution by placing it 
in a bath of hot water. As soon as the spirit geta 
warm, take it from the water and shake till quite 
cold. The next day filter. Unless the spirit of wine 
be of more than I he common strength, it will not re- 
tain the whole of the otto in solution in very cold 
weather. 

Furs may be preserved from moths and insects 
by placing a little colocynth pulp, (bitter apples,) 
or spices, as cloves, pimento, &c., wrapped in muslin 
among them ; or they may be washed in a very weak 
solution of corrosive sublimate in warm water, (10 
or 15 grains to the pint), and afterwards carefully 
dried. Furs, as well as every other species of cloth- 
ing should be kept in a clean, dry place. 

CpFFEE Milk. — Boil a dessert-spoonful of ground 
coftee in about a pint of milk, a quarter of an hour ; 
then put into it a shaving or two of isinglass and clear 
it ; let it boil a few minutes, and set it on the side 
^f the fire to fine. This is a very fine breakfast, 
and should be sweetened with real Lisbon SL^^ar 

Bakers' Itch Ointment. — Mix well together one 
qiuarter ounce of ointment of nitrate of mercury, 
»nd one ounce of palm oil. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

Soap a la Rose. ^New Olive Oii Soap 30 lbs., 

new tallow soap, 20 lbs., reduce them to shaving* 
by sliding the bars along the face of an inverted 
plane, melt in an untinned copper pan by the heat 
of steam or a water bath, add 1 J oz. of finely ground 
vermilion, mix well, remove the heat, and when the 
mass has cooled a little, add essence of roses [otto?] 
S oz.; do. of cloves and cinnamon, of each, 1 ounce,' 
bergamot, 2 J ounces ; mix well, run the liquid mass 
through a tammy cloth, and put it into the frames. 
If the soaps employed are not new, 1 Or 2 quarts of 
water must be added to make them melt easily, 
A very fine article. 

Soap AU Bouquet. — , — ^Best tallow soap 30 lbs., 
essence of bergamot, 4 oz.; oils of cloves, sassefras, 
and thyme, of each, 1 oz., pure neroli, J oz.; finely 
powdered brown ochre, 7 oz. Mix as last. Very fine 

Soap, Bitter Almond.— Best white tajlow soap J 
cwt., essence of bitter almcnds 10 oz., mix as soap 
a la rose. Very fine. 

Soap, CiNNAMox.-^Best tallow soap 30 lbs., best 
palm oil soap 20 lbs., essence of cinnamon 7 ounces 
do. of sassafras and bergamot, of each, IJ oz., finely 
powd'-jred yellow ochre 1 lb. Mix as soap a U rose. 
Very fine. 

Soap, Musk. — Best tallovr soap 30 lbs., palm oil 
soap 20 lbs., powdered cloves, pale roses, and gilli- 
flowers, of each, 4J oz.; essences of bergamot and 
musk, of each, 3^ oz.; Spanish brown 4 oz. Mix aa 
a la rose. Very fine. 

Soap, Orange Flower. — Best tallow soap, 30 lbs. 
palm oil soap, 20 lbs., essences of Portugal and am- 
bergris, of each 7J oz., yello\yish green color [ochre 
and indigo] 8 J oz., vermilion IJ oz. Mix as soap a 
la rose. Very fine. 

Soap, Palm Oil. — Made of palm oil and caustic 
Boda lye. Has a i)leasant odor of violets and a lively 
color. 

Almond Soap is made from almond oil and caus- 
tic soda, and is chiefly used for the toilet.— Curd 
6oap is made with tallow and soda. Mottled Soap, 
mth refuse kitchen stufi", &c. 



TALUABLK RECIPES. 

Printing: InK« 



Printing Ink. 10 or 12 gallons of linseed oil are 
get over the fire in an iron pot capable of containing 
at least as much more, to allow of its swelling with- 
out running over. When it boils it is kept stirred 
with an iron ladle, and if it does not take fire of it- 
self soon after the smoke begins to rise, it is kindled 
by means of a piece of burning paper, stuck in the 
cleft end of a long stick. The pot Is then shortly af- 
terwards removed from the fire, and the oil is sufiered 
to burn for about half an hour, or till a sample of 
the varnish cooled upon a pallet knife, may be drawn 
into strings of about half an inch long, between the 
fingers. The flame is now extinguished by the ap- 
plication of a closely-fitting tin cover, and as soon 
OS the froth of the ebullition has subsided, black 
rosin is added, in the proportion of 6 lbs. to every 6 
quarts of oil thus treated ; the mixture is next stirred 
until the rosin is dissolved, when 1 J lbs. of bK)wn 
soap, cut into slices is further added, (cautiously), 
and the ingredients are again stirred with the spa- 
tula until united, the pot being once more placed 
over the fire to promote the combination. When 
this is effected, the varnish is removed from the heat, 
and after thorough stirring, covered over and set 
aside. It is necessary to prepare two kinds of this 
varnish, varying in consistence, from more or lesa 
boiling, to be occasionally mixed together as circum- 
stances may require ; that which answers w^U in hot 
weather being too thick in cold, and vice versa, 
iiarge characters also require a thinner ink than 
small ones. A good varnish may be drawn into 
threads liKe glue, and is very thick and tenacious. 

2. — Makmg the ink. (Black.) Finely powdered in- 
digo and Prussian blue, of each, 2 J ounces; best 
mineral lampblack, 4 lbs ; best vegetable lamp- 
black, 3J lbs. ; put them into a suitable vessel 
and mix m gradually the warm varnish. The mix- 
ture must now be submiU-ed to careful grinding, 
either in a mill or with a slab and muller. On the 
large scale steam pow^r is employed for this purpose^ 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

Printing Ink Continued. ^ 
(An extemporaneous superfine ink). Balsam of co- 
paiba (pure) 9 oz. ; lampblack 3 oz, ; indigo and 
Prussian blue, of each 5 dr.; Indian red | oz.; yellow 
Boap (dry) 3 oz. ; grind to an impalpable smooth- 
ness. Canada balsam may be eubstitued for balsam 
of copaiba where the smell of the latter is objection- 
able, but it dries quicker. 

Remarks. Old linseed oil is preferable to new. 
Yellow rosin soap is preferred for black and dark 
colored inks, and w^hite curd soap for light ones. Ve- 
getable lampblack takes the most varnish. The ad- 
dition of indigo and Prussian blue is to correct the 
brown color of the black. The Indian red is added 
to increase the body and richness of the color. Some 
persons find much trouble in grinding up the indigo, 
from its running into a mass and clogging the mill ; 
but this may be avoided by mixing it as above, or by 
first grinding it with a sufficient quantity of Canada 
balsam or copaiba, and using a proportionate quan- 
tity of varnish and that of a little thicker consistence. 
The French employ nut oil instead of linseed. Mr. 
Savage obtained the large medal of the Society of 
Arts for his black ink made as above. It is unrival- 
led. Colored inks are made in a similar way. The 
pigments used are, Carmine, lakes., vermilion, chrome 
red, red lead, orange red, Indian red, Venetian red, 
orange chrome, chrome yellow, burnt terra di Siena, 
gall stone, Roman ochre, yellow do., verdigris, 
Scheele's green, Schweinfurth's do., blues and yel- 
lows mixed for greenS; indigo, Prussian blue, Ant- 
werp do., cobalt do., charcoal do., lustre, umber, sepia, 
&c. &c. 

Paper, Copying. Make a stifi' ointment with but- 
ter or lard and lampblack, and smear it thinly and 
evenly over soft writing paper, by means of a piece 
of flannel, then wi]3e off the redundant portion with 
a piece of soft rag. Placed on paper and written on 
with a style of solid pen. By repeating the arrange- 
ment, two or three copies of a letter may be obtained 
at once. This paper, set up in a case, forms the or- 
dinary * manifold writer.' 



TALUABLE RECIPES. 

TiiE Abt of Inlaying and Ornamenting Papibi 
Mache'. — The articles required are a small pair oi 
cutting nippers, a half-round file, some gold size, 
Vegetable Black, Black Japan, two large earners 
bair brushes, in quills, various powder coloi*s, such 
as Lakes, Vermillion, Italian Pink, Prussian Blue, 
French Ultramarine, Emerald Green, &c. Copal 
V^arnish, Spirit of Turpentine, Gold Leaf, Pumice 
Stone, Pumice Powder, Putty Powder, Palette Knife 
and Slab, Papier Mache and Pearl. Having roughly 
sketched your design upon the Papier Mache, and 
decided upon the part to be inlaid with Pearl, take 
your nippers and cut or nip the Pearl to your shape, 
which is afterwards to be finished with the file, to 
the exact form required. You will now mix in a 
gallipot, a small quantity of Gold Size and Vegetat 
ble Black, to the consistency of Treacle, and taking 
a large brush, lay a rather thick coating upon the 
whole of the Papier Mache. You will then stick 
on the pieces of Pearl before cut out, according to 
your design, and let it remain until dry, which will 
be 24 hours. The surface of your Papier Mache be- 
ing perfectly dry, take Black Japan and give it a 
thick and even coating over the whole surface, not 
excepting the Pearl. It will require to be placed in 
an oven of more sort, quite free from dust, and heat- 
ed about 145 degrees ; but this is not particular, so 
long aS it does not get hotter. It will be dry in 24 
hours, when to test its dryness, dip a rag in Spirit of 
Turpentine, and brush the edge of the Papier Mache ; 
if it soils the rag, it is not dry, and requires to be 
again stoved. The articles require four coats of Ja- 
pan, and the above process to be repeated on each 
coat, the beauty of the articles entirely depending oa 
the Japan being perfectly dry and hard. A piece of 
Pumice Stone rubbed flat on a flag, must now be 
dipped in water, and rubbed on the Papier Mache 
until it brings the whole to a level surface, and 
shows the Pearl. Fine Pumice Powder and water 
upon a bit of list is now applied to remove the 
scratches made by the Pumice Stone, polish with 
Putty Powder upon a piece of wash-leather. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

If your design consist of flowers, &c., color the 
parts as required with Powder colors, mixed up with 
Copal Varnish, and diluted with Turpentine, using 
nature as a guide. The ornamental parts not con- 
sisting of flowers, are to be painted and gilded ac- 
cording to your fancy. For Gilding, take Gold Size 
and mix a little Chrome Yellow, with which draw 
your design, and when partially dry in 5 or 10 min- 
utes cut Gold Leaf in small pieces, apply it, and dab 
it on with cotton wool. In 5 or 10 minutes after 
rub the cotton lightly over the surface, to remove 
the superflaous pieces of gold. When the coloring 
is dry, varnish over those parts which have been 
painted or gilded, with Copal Varnish, and let it dry 
21 hours, and the article is complete. 

Balls, Laxative, (for horses). Aloes, ginger and 
soft soap, of each 3 drachms ; mix with treacle for 1 
ball. Cordial and laxative. 

Balls, Fever, (for horses). Tartar emetic 2 oz. ; 
nitre 8 oz. ; liquorice 6 oz. ; all in fine powder ; mix 
with treacle for 12 balls. 

BAI.LS, Garmo (for horses). Garlic 1 oz. ; liquor- 
ice powder enough to maliC a ball. Use, for cronic 
coughs. 

Balls, Mange (for horses). Crude antimony 2 oz. ; 
calomel 1 oz. ; opium J oz. ; flowers of sulphur 1 lb. ; 
mix with treacle and divide into 12 balls. A piece 
the size of a horse bean to that of a small nut, is a 
capital medicine for dogs. 

Bali^, Stomachic (for horses). Powdered Gentian 
4 oz. ; powdered ginger and carbonate of soda, of 
each 2 oz. : soft soap 8 oz. ; mix and divide into 8 
balls. 

Balls, Tonic (for horses). Gentian J oz. ; opium 
J drachm ; cascarilla, myrrh, and carbonate of soda, 
of each 1 drachm : soft soap J oz. Form into one 
ball. 

Balt^, Sulphur (for horses). Flowers of sulphur 
1 lb. ; powdered antimony 3 oz. ; red sulphuret of 
mercury (pure) 2 oz. ; powdered gum 1 oz. ; treacle 
to mi z. For 12 balls. Said to make the coat slick j 
also lor mange, &c. 



TALUABLE RECIPES. 

Balls, Strengthening (for horses). Powdered 
1 2alomba and cascarilla, of each J oz. ; soft soap J 
oz. ; chalk i oz ; make into a ball. For looseness. 

Balls, Worm (for horses). Aloes 5 drachms ; Cas- 
tile soap J oz. ; calomel and ginger, of each 1| 
drachms ; oil of cloves and cassia, of each 6 drops ; 
treacle to make a ball. 

Balls, Gripe (for horses). Liquorice, black pep- 
per, ginger, and prepared chalk, all in powder, of 
each 4 oz. ; oils of caraway, cloves, and cassia, each 

1 drachm ; treacle to mix. For 12 balls. 

Balls, Influenza (for horses). Barbadoes aloes, 
nitre, and Venice turpentine, of each 1 lb. ; gentian 

2 lbs. ; ginger | lb. : treacle to mix. Divide into IJ 
oz. balls. 

Balls, Colic (for horses). Powdered opium J oz. ; 
Castile soap and camphor, each 1 oz. ; powdered 
ginger and cassia, each ^ oz. j liquorice powder 2 oz ; 
treacle to make 4 balls. 

Balls, Cordial (for horses). Aniseed, caraway 
seed, and cumin seed, of each 4 lbs. ; ginger 2 lbs. ; 
all in powder ; treacle q. s. to mix. Product 21 lbs. 
To be made up in balls weighing 1 J oz. each. 

Bau^, Cough (for horses). Cordial ball mass 4 
lbs. ; gum amoniacum 4 oz. ; powdered squills 1 oz. ; 
treacle to mix. Divide into 4 dozen balls. 

Balls, Farcy (for horses). Corrosive sublimate 10 
grains ; liquorice powder 1 oz. ; oil of aniseed J 
drachm ; mix with treacle for 1 ball. 

Balls, Mercurial (for horseg). Calomel 1 oz. ; 
aloes 2 oz. ; rhubarb J oz, ; liquorice powder 14 oz. ; 
treacle to mix. Divide into 12 balls. Laxative and 
alterative. 

Balls, Alterative (for horses). Calomel, sul- 
phuret of antimony, and powdered opium, of each J 
oz.; powdered gum. guaiacam 2 J oz. ; Ca^ile soap 
i2 oz. ; treacle to mix. Divide into 12 balls. Use, 
for weak horses with a bad constitution. 

11. Calomel ^ oz. ; powdered alo(M? 1 J oz. ; starch 
6 oz. ; soft soap 8 oz. Make them into a mass, and 
divide into 12 balls. Use— to improve the coLstitu- 
tion. 



/T' TALUiJJLE RECIPKSf. 

Arabian Charm for Taming Horses. 

The horse castor is a wart or excrescence which growg 
on every horse's fore-legs, and generally on the hind- 
legs. It has a peculiar rank, musty smell, and is easily 
pulled off. For the Oil of Cumin the horse is said to 
have an instinctive passion, and the Oil of Khodiam 
possesses some very peculiar properties for animals. 

Procure some horse castor and grate it fine — also ftet 
some Oil of Rhodium and Oil of Cumin, and keep the 
three separate in air-tight bottles. Rub a little Oil of 
Cumin upon your hand, and approach the horse in the 
field on the windward side, so that he can smell the 
Cumin — when he approaches, immediately rub your 
hand gently upon the horse's nose, getting a little Oil 
on it. Then give him a little of the castor on a piece 
of loaf sugar, apple or potato. Then put eight dropa 
of the Oil of Rhodium into a lady's silver thimble. — 
Take the thimble between the thumb and middle finger 
of your right hand, with the forefinger stopping the 
mouth of the thimble, to prevent the Oil from running 
out whilst you are opening the mouth of the horse. Aa 
Boon as you have opened the horse's mouth, empty the 
the thimble upon his tongue and he is your servant. 

Artificial Yeast. — Honey 5 oz., cream of , tartar 1 
oz., malt 16 oz., water at 122 deg. F. 3 pints ; stir to- 
gether, and when the temperature falls to 65 deg., cover 
it up and keep it at that temperature till yeast is formed. 

To Attract Rats. — Two dr. of oil of aniseed, 2 dropa 
of nitrous acid, and 2 gr. of musk. Oil of rhodium is 
also supposed to be very attractive to these vermin. 
Assafoetida with these oils is also used. 

Rheumatism. — Take two eggs, one gill of v?Kiegar, 
one gill of New England Ram, one tea-spoonful of spi- 
rits of turpentine, one tea-spoonful of sun-fish oil. Beat 
ihe eggs up well first, then add a small quantity of each 
article at a«.time, until all aie mixed, stirring the mix 
ture all the time. Bathe the affected parts with it two 
or three times a day. 

British Herb Tobacco. — The principal ingredient in 
this compound is dried coltsfoot leaves, to which a small- 
er portion of thyme, wood-betony, eye-bright, and ros©* 
Buuj are added. 



TALUABLE RECIPES. -: 

HiiR Depilatory. — Quick lime 16 oz., pearlasb 2 oz^ 
bver of sulpher 2 oz. Reduce to a fine powder, and 
keep it in a close bottle. To be mixed with water, and 
applied to the skin, and scraped off in 2 or 3 minutei 
with a wooden knife. [Use caution, to prevent injury.] 

Ddpuytren's Pomade.— Beef marrow 6 oz., nervint 
balsam 2 oz., (This is made by melting together 4 oz, 
each of beef marrow and oil of mace, and adding 2 dr. 
of balsam of tolu, and 1 dr. each of oil of cloves and 
camphor, dissolved in J oz. of rectified spirit.) Peruvi- 
an balsam 2 oz., oil of almonds IJ oz., extract of can- 
tharides 16 gr. ; melt the marrow and nervine balsam 
with the oil, strain, add the balsam of Peru, and lastly 
the extract, dissolved in a drachm of rectified spirit. 

Rouge. — Rouge is prepared from carmine, and the 
colouring matter of safflower, by mixing them with 
inely levigated French chalk or talc, generally with the 
addition of a few drops of olive or almond oil. Some- 
times fine white starch is used as the reducing ingredient. 

Hair Dye. — Nitrate of silver 11 dr., nitric acid 1 dr., 
distilled water 1 pint, sap green 3 dr., gum arable 1 
dr. ; mix. 

Hair Dye. — Litharge 2 parts, slaked lime 1 part, 
chalk 2 parts, all finely powdered, and accurately 
mixed. When required for use, mix the powder with 
warm water, and dip a brush in the mixture, and rub 
the hair well with it. After two hours, let the hair be 
washed. 

Toothache. — Opium 5 gr., oil of cloves 3 drops, ex- 
tract of henbane 5 gr., extract of belladonna, 10 gr.. 
powdered pellitory sufficient to form a paste. 

Rose Tooth Paste. — Cuttle-fish bone 3 oz., prepared 
or precipitated chalk 2 oz., orris 1 oz., lake or rose pink 
to give it a pale rose colour, otto of rose 16 drops, 
honey of roses q. s. 

Filling for Teeth. — Gutta percha, softened by heat 
8 recommended. Dr. Rollts advises melting a piece of 
caoutchouc at the end of a wire, ancl introducing it 
while warm- 

GoLD Factitious.-— Platina 7, copper 16, zinc 1 : foM 
together. 

Common Goij>.— Copper 16, silver 1, Gold 2. 



f TALUABLE KEC1PE3. 

Bailey's Itch Ointment. — Olive oil 1 lb, suet 1 \h, 
alkanet root 2 oz. Melt, and macerate until coloured ; 
then strain, and add 3 oz.' each of alum, nitre and sul 
phate ot zinc, in very fine powder ; adding vermillion 
to colour it, and oil of aniseed, lavender, and thyme to 
perfume. 

Caustic for Corns. — Tincture of iodine 4 dr., iodide 
of iron 12 gr., chloride of antimony 4 dr. ; mix, and ap- 
ply with a camel-hair brush, after paring the corn. It 
is said to cure in three times. 

Consumption. — Rum J pint, linseed oil, honey, garlic 
(beaten to a pulp.) and loaf sugar, of each 4 oz., yolka 
of 5 eggs ; mix: a teaspoonful night and mornings 

Sweet's Salve. — Melt together 8 ounces of rosin and 
two ounces of beeswax ; then add the following mixture 
in powder, bole armenia, nitre, camphor, of each one 
ounce ; stir them well together, then pour the whole in- 
to cold water, and work it in the water, until it can be 
taken out and formed into rolls or cakes. 

Opodeldoc. — White soap, 2 ounces, camphor 1 ounre, 
oil of rosemary 2 drachms, oil of origanum 2 drachms, 
strong aqua ammonia one ounce, proof alcohol 1^ pints. 
Dissolve together. 

Infants' Cordial. — Pleurisy Root, scull-cap, skunk- 
cabbage, hops, cramp bark, prickly-ash berries, calamus, 
angelica seed, sassafras, of each, in powder, one ounce ; 
ginger, capsicum, of each, two drachms. Pour on six 
pints of boiliufiT water, when cold, add three pints of 
good Holland (Jin, and two pounds of loaf sugar. Ltt 
it stand two weeks, frequently shaking. [We have sub- 
Btituted this for Godfrey's, as it is far superior.] 

Milk of Roses.— Mix one oz. of fine olive oil with 10 
drops of oil of tartar, and a pint of rose-water. 

Macassar Oil. — The oil made by the natives in the 
island is obtained by boiling the kernel of the fruit of a 
tree resembling the walnut, called in Malay, badeau. 
The oil is mixed with other ingredients,. and has a smell 
pproaching to that of creosote. But the Macassar oil 
old in this country has probably no relation to the 
ibove, except in name. The following is given by 
Gray ;— Olive oil 1 lb, oil of origanum 1 Sr. ; others &<\d 
IJ di*. of oil of rosemary. 



TALUABLB RECIPES. « 

Eau de CoLoaNE.— English oil of lavender, oil of ber 
gamot, oil of lemon, oil of neroli, of each 1 oz. ; oil ol 
cinnamon J oz.; spirit of rosemary and spirit of balm, 
(eau des Carmes,) of each 15 oz., highly rectified spirit 
7^ pints. Let them stand together for 14= days, then 
distil in a water-bath. 

Eau d^Ange. — Flowarfag tops of myrtle 16 oz., 
rectified spirit a gallon ; digest, and distil to dryness in 
a water-bath ; or dissolve J oz. essential oil of myrtle 
in 3 pints of rectified spirit. Mr. Gray gives under this 
name a water without spirit — water 2 pints, benzoin 2 
oz., storax 1 oz., cinnamon 1 dr., cloves 2 dr., calamus a 
Btick, coriander seeds a pinch ; distil. 

RussiAJ^ Tooth Powder. — Peruvian bark 2 oz., orria 
root 1 oz., sal ammoniac J oz., catechu 6 dr., myrrh 6 
dr., oil of cloves 6 or 8 drops. 

Artificial Bears' Grease. — ^Prepared suet 3 oz., 
lard 1 oz. olive oil 1 oz. oil of cloves 10 drops, compound 
Uncture of benzoin 1 dr. ; mix. 

Beetle Poison. — Put a drachm of phosphorus in a 
flask with 2 oz. of water : plunge the flask into hot wa- 
ter, and when the phosphorus is melted pour the contents 
into a mortar with 2 or 3 oz. of lard. Triturate briskly, 
Adding water, and J lb of flour with 1 or 2 oz. of brown 
Bugar. 

Cockroach Poison. — Equal parts of Plaster of Paris, 
frith oatmeal. 

Arsenical Paste. — Melt 2 lb of suet in an earthen 
vessel over a slow fire, and add 2 lb of wheat flour, 3 
oz. of levigated white arsenic, 2 J dr. of lamp-black, X5 
drops of oil of aniseed. It may be used alone, or mixed 
with bread, crumbs, &c. [For destroying rats and mice. 

Washes for Vermin in Plants. — ^Infuse one lb of 
tobacco in a gallon of boiling water, in a covered vessel, 
till cold. 

For Lice in Vines. — Boil J lb of tobacco in 2 quarts 
of water ; strain, and add J lb of soft soap, and \ lb of 
sulphur. Mix. 

For Aphides. — Boil 2 oz. of lime and 1 oz. of sulphur 
in water, and strain. 

For Red Spiders. — A teaspoonful of salt in a galloi 
•f wakf . In a few days wash the plant with pure water. 



TiJLCJLBLE RECIPES. 

To Mark on Gass. — Glass may be written on, for tern 
porary purposes, by French chalk ; pencils of this sub- 
stance will be found convenient. Glass may be written 
en with ink, if the surface be clean and dry, and the pea 
held nearly perpendicular. The shell-lac ink is the best 
tor labels, as it resists damp, &c. " To scratch glass,'' 
a scratching diamond is used ; or a piece of flint, or 
erystal of quartz, or the point of a small 3-square file. 
" To engrave on glass," fluoric acid is used, either in 
the liquid state or in vapor. The glass must be warmed, 
and coated with wax or engravers' cement, and the 
writing or design traced through the wax with a brad 
awl or other pointed instrument. The liquid fluorit 
acid is poured on it, and left to act on the uncovered 
portions of the glass ; or the fluor spar may be powder 
ed and made into a paste with oil of vitriol, and laid 
over the prepared surface, and covered with lead foil or 
tea lead : or bruised fluor spar is put on a Wedge wood 
evaporating basin, with sufficient oil of vitriol to form a 
thin paste, and the prepared glass laid over the basin, 
so that the vapors may act on the portions from which 
the wax has been removed. " To cut glass," (besides 
the usual method of dividing cut glass by a glazier's 
diamond,) the following means may be used : — To divide 
glass tubes or rods, form a deep mark around them with' 
the edge of a sharp three-square file, then with a hand 
placed on either side of the mark, break the rod with a 
slightly stretching as well as bending motion. A dia- 
mond or sharp flint may be substituted for a file. Flasks, 
glebes and retorts, may be divided by means of iron 
rings, having a stem fixed in a wooden handle. Make 
the ring red-hot, and apply it to the flask, &c. If the 
vessel does not break where it came in contact with the 
ring, wet the part, and it will generally sepai-ate. 
Another method is to twist together 2 or 3 threads of 
cotton, such as is used for wicks, moisten them with 
Bpirit of wine, and encircle the flask with them ; then, 
holding the flask horizontally, set fire to the wick, and 
turn the flask with the fingers, so as to keep the flame 
in the direction of the thread. If the separation does 
not take place the first time, the process may be repeat- 
fd after the glass has cooled. By these means a con* 



A VALUABLE RECIPES. 



f^ 



flion oil flask may be divided into an evaporating disk 
and a funnel. By means of a stout iron rod, fixed in a 
wooden handle, and terminating in a blunt point and 
heated to redness, broken retorts, globes and flasks, may 
be converted into useful evaporating dishes, &c. If any 
crack exists, it may easily be led in any direction, as it 
will follow the motion of the heated iron. If no crack 
exists, one must be produced by applying the point of 
the heated rod to any convenient spot on the edge of the 
broken glass, touching it afterwards with a moistened 
finger, if necessary. The edges of glass thus divided are 
rendered less apt to break by heating them in the flame 
of a blow-pipe, or grinding them smooth with emery on 
a flat stone. See Faraday's Manipulations. 

To Silver Glass. — The term "silvering" is applied 
to the process of coating the surface of glass with amal 
gamated tinfoil, in forming mirrors. The tinfoil is rub» 
bed over with quicksilver, and more of the latter poured 
over it : the plate of glass, perfectly clean and dry, is 
then applied to it in such a way as to exclude all air* 
bubbles, and to bring the glass and foil into perfect con- 
tact. The plate, after being inclined so as to allow the 
superfluous quicksilver to drain off, is loaded with 
weights, under which it remains till the adhesion is com- 
plete. To convex and concave mirrors, the amalgamated 
foil is applied by accurately fitting plaster moulds. 
The interior of globes is silvered by introducing a liquid 
amalgam, and turning about the globe till every part is 
covered with it. But a method of literally silvering 
glass has lately been patented by Mr. Drayton. He 
mixes 1 oz. of nitrate of silver, 3 oz. of water, 1 oz. of 
liquid ammonia, and 3 oz. of spirit of wine, and filters 
the solution after it has stood 3 or 4 hours. To every 
ounce of solution he adds J oz. of sugar (grape sugar, 
if possible,) dissolved in equal quantities of water and 
alcohol. The surface to be silvered is covered with this 
liquid, and a temperature of 160 degrees F. maintained, 
till the deposition of the silver is complete. When quite 
dry, the coated surface is covered with mastic varnish. 

Cement for Steam Pipes. — Good linseed oil varnish^ 
ground with equal weights of white lead, oxide of mau- 
ganese and pipe-clay. 



VALUABLE EECIPEg. 

Inks.- -The following are specimens of the most lUM^ 
fill kinds of Ink : — 

Black Writing Ink. — Bruised Aleppo galls 6 oz., soft 
water 6 pints ; boil together, add 4 oz. of sulphate of 
iron and 4 oz, of gnm Arabic. Put the whole in a 
bottle, and keep it in a warm place, shaking it occa- 
sionally. In 2 months pour it off into glass bottles, and 
add to each pint a grain of corrosive sublimate, or 3 or 
4 drops of creosote. Add 1 oz. of brown sugar to the 
above, and it will make good Copying Ink. 

Red Writing Ink. — ^Best ground Brazil wood 4 o?., 
diluted acetic acid a pint, alum J oz. ; boil them slowly 
in a covered tinned copper, or enamelled saucepan, for 
an hour, strain, and add ^ oz. gum. Some direct the, 
Brazil wood to infuse for 2 or 3 days before boiling. 

Blue Ink. — Prepare a solution of iodide of iroa from 
iodine, iron and water; add to the solution half as much 
iodine as first used. Pour this solution into semi-satu- 
rated solution of ferro-prussiate of potash, containing 
nearly as ranch of, the salt as the whole weight of iodine. 
Collect the precipitate, wash it, and finally dissolve it 
in water, to form the blue ink. The solution from which 
the precipitate is separated, evaporated to dryness, and 
the residue fused, re-dissolved and crystallized, yields 
|*ure iodide of potassium. This process is patented. 

Gold and Silver Ink. — ^Fine bronze powder, or gold 
Or silver leaf, ground with a little sulphate of potash, 
and washed from the salt, is mixed with water and a 
sufficient quantity of gum. 

Ink for Marking Linen. — Nitrate of silver 100 gr., dis- 
tilled water 1 oz., gum Arabic 2 dr., sap green a scruple; 
dissolve. Tho linen is first to be wetted with the fol- 
lowing " pounce," dried and rubbed smooth, then writ- 
ten on by a clean quill or bone pen dipped in the ink. 
Pounce : Subcarbonate of soda 1 oz., water 8 oz. 

Indelible Ink.— Take 20 parts of Dantzig potash, 10 
of tanned leather parings, and 5 of sulphur ; boil thenar 
in an iron pot with sufficient water to dryness ; then raise 
the heat, stirring the matter constantly, till the whole 
becomes soft, taking care that it does not ignite. Add 
BuSficient water, and filter through cloth. It must b« 
kopt Irom the air. It resists many chemical agents. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

Cement fop Glass, China, &c. — Isinglass 1 oz., a. 
tilled water 6 oz., boil to 3 oz., ana aad 1 J oz. of recti- 
fied spirit. Boil for a minute or two, strain, and add, 
while hot, first J oz. of a milky emulsion of ammoniac, 
and then 5 dr. of tincture of mastic. [There are various 
kinds of this cement sold, and some of the improvementa 
introduced have not been made public] 

Coppersmiths' Cement. — Powdered quicklime, mixed 
with bullock's blood, and applied immediately. 

Gnj^iNG. — Leaf gold is affixed to various surfaces, 
properly prepared by gold size, or other adhesive medi- 
»m. Metallic surfaces are coated with gold by means 
of amalgam of gold and mercury, applied with a wire 
brush, wet with an acid solution of mercury, made by 
dissolving 10 parts of mercury in H of nitric acid, by a 
gentle heat, and adding 2 J parts of water. The article 
Sius coated is heated over charcoal till the mercury la 
dissipated, and afterwards burnished. To give it^ red- 
der color, it is covered with gilder's wax, (a compound 
of verdigris, ochre, alum and yellow wax,) again exposed 
to heat, and afterwards washed and cleaned by a scratch 
brush and vinegar. An inferior kind of gilding is effect- 
ed by dissolving gold, with a fifth of its weight of cop- 
per, in nitro-muriatic acid, dipping rags in the solution, 
drying and burning them, and rubbing the ashes on the 
Hietallic surface with a cork dipped in salt and water. 

Electro-Gilbing, by Elkington's patent process, is 
thus performed :— A solution of 5 oz. of gold is prepared 
aud boiled till it ceases to give out yellow vapors : the 
clear solution is mixed with 4 gallons of water, 20 lb. 
of bicarbonate of potash added, and the whole boiled 
for 2 hours. The articles, properly cleaned, are sus- 
pended on wires, and moved about in the liquid from a 
few seconds to a minute, then washed, dried, and color- 
ed in the usual way. The solution used in gilding with 
the voltaic apparatus is made by dissolving ^ oz. of 
oxide of gold, with 2 oz. of cyanide of potassium, in a 
pint of distilled water. 

Balls for Cleaning Clothes — ^Bath-brick f parts, 
pipe-clay 8 parts, pumice 1, soft-soap 1 ; ochre, umber, 
or other color, to bring it to the desired shade, q. b. j 
oz*gaH to form a paste. Mak« into balls, aud dry them. 



VALUABLE RECIPES. 

To Stain Wood a Mahogany Colour (dark.)— Beil ) 
lb of madder, and 2 oz. of logwood, in a gallon of water; 
and brnsh the wood well over with the hot liquid. 
When dry, go over the whole with a solution of 2 
drachms of pearlash in a quart of water. 

To Stain I^Iaple a Mahogany Colour. — ^Dragon's 
blood J oz., alkanet J oz., aloes 1 dr., spirit of wine 16 
ounces. Apply it with a sponge or brush. 

Rosewood. — ^Boil 8 oz. of logwood in 3 pints of watet 
until reduced to half ; apply it boiling hot two or three 
tines, letting it dry between each. Afterwards put on 
the streaks with a camel-hair pencil dipped in a solution 
of copperas and verdigris in decoction of logwood. 

Ebony. — Wash the wood repeatedly with a solution 
of sulphate of iron ; let it dry, then apply a hot decoc- 
tion of logwood and nutgalls for two or three times. 
When dry, wipe it with a wet sponge, and when dry, 
polish with linseed oil. 

French Polish. — Orange shell-lac 22 oz,, rectified 
epirit 4 pints ; dissolve. 

Etching Fluids. For Steel. — ^Mix 10 parts of pure 
hydrochloric acid, 70 of distilled water, and a solution 
of 2 parts of chlorate of potash in 20 of water. Dilute 
before using with from 100 to 200 parts of water. For 
Copper. — ^Iodine 2 parts, iodide of potassium 5 parts, 
water 5 to 8 parts. 

Silvering Compound. — ^Nitrate of silver 1 part, cyan- 
ide of potassium (Liebig's) 3 parts, water sufiBcient to 
form a thick paste. Apply it with a rag. A bath for 
tbe same purpose is made by dissolving 100 parts of 
sulphite of soda, and 15 of nitrate of silver, in water, 
and dipping the article to be silvered into it. 

Tracing Paper. — ^Paper well wetted with Canada 
balsam and camphine, and dried. 

Shampoo Liquor. — Rum 3 quarts, spirit of wine 1 
pint, water 1 pint, tincture of cantharides J oz., carbo- 
nate of ammonia J oz., salt of tartar one oz. Rub it on, 
and afterwards wash with water. By omitting the salt 
of tartar it nearly resembles the balm of Columbia. 

Waterproof Compound. — Suet 8 oz., linseed oil 8 oz., 
jellow bees'-wax 6 oz., neatsfoot oil 1 J oz., lanip-blaclK 
1 oz., litharge i oz Melt together, and stir till cold. . 



VALUIBLB RECIPES. 

CouET Plaster is made by repeatedly brushing over 
Btretched sarcenet with a solution of 1 part of isinglass in 
8 of water, mixed with 8 parts of proof spirit, and finishing 
with a coat of tincture of Benzoin, or of balsam of Perur. 

Kittoe's Lotion for Sunburns, Freckles, &c. — ^Muri- 
sefee of ammonia 1 dr., spring water a pint, lavender 
water 2 dr. Apply with a sponge 2 or 3 times a day. 

Virgin's Melk. — ^Simple tincture of benzoin 2 dr., 
orange-flower water 8 oz. It may be^ varied by using 
rose or elder-flower water. 

Coloring for Brandy, &c.— Sugar melted in a ladle 
till it is brown, and then dissolved in water or lime water. 

Colors for Liquers. — Pink is given by cochineal, 
yellow by saffron or safiflower, violet by litmus, blue by 
sulphate of indigo, saturated with chalk ; green by the 
last, with tincture of saffron, or by eap green. 

To Preserve Butter. — Powder finely, and mix to- 
gether, 2 parts of the best salt, 1 of loaf sugar, and 1 of 
niiie. To each pound of butter, well cleansed from the 
milk, add 1 oz. of this compound. It should not be 
used under a month. [Butter that has an unpleasant 
flavor is said to be improved by the addition of 2 J dr. of 
bicarbonate of soda to 3 lbs. of butter. A turnipy flavor 
may be prevented by only feeding the cows with tur- 
nips immediately after milking them.] 

To Preserve Eggs.— Jayne's liquid (expired patent) 
is thus made : — Take a bushel of lime, 2 lb. of salt, J lb. 
of cream of tartar, and water sufficient to form a solu 
tion strong enough to float an egg. In this liquid it is 
stated, eggs may be preserved for two years. 

How TO MAKE Fly Poison — A conamon poison for flies 
consists of white arsenic or king's yellow, with sugar, 
&c, but the use of such compounds may lead to fatal 
accidents. A sweetened infasion of quassia answers the 
same purpose, and is free from danger. Pepper, with 
milk, is also used ; and also some a&esive compounds, 
by which they are fatally entangled. 

Indian Ink. — ^Real lamp-black, produced by combus- 
tion of linseed oil, ground with gum, and infusion of 
galls. It is prepared both in a Uquid and solid forng, 
the latter being dried in the sun. 

Bed-bug Poison.— Scotch snuff mixed with soft soap . 



Sympathetic or Secret Inks. 

[The solutions used should be so nearly colourless thai 
the writing is not seen till the agent is applied to render 
it Tisible.] 

1. Digest 1 oz. of taffi-e, or oxide of cobalt, at a gentle 
heat, with 4 oz. of nitro-muriatic acid till no more is dis- 
Bolved, then add 1 oz. of common saU, and 16 oz. of 
water. If this be written with and the paper held to the 
flr3, the writing becomes green, unless the cobalt should 
be quite pure, in which case it will be blue. The addi- 
tion of a little nitrate of iron will impart the property 
of becoming green. It is used in chemical landscapes, 
for the foliage. 

3. Boil oxide of cobalt in acetic acid. If a little com- 
mon salt be added, the writing becomes green whea 
heated ; but with nitre it becomes a pale rose-colour. 

6. A solution of sulphate— or preferably, persulphate — • 
of iron. It becomes black when washed with iiifiieion 
of galls ; BLUE, by prusiate of potash. [This constitutes 
colourless ink, which becomes visible when written with 
on paper containing galls, or tannin, or prusiate of 
potash.] 

Fattening Calves. — Aniseed J lb, fenugrec J lb, Un- 
seed meal 1 lb ; make it into a paste with milk, and 
cram them with it. 

Blake's Toothache.— Finely powdered alum 1 dr., 
gpirit nitric ether 7 dr. 

British Oil.— Oil of turpenthie, and linseed oil, of 
each 8 oz. ; oil of amber, and oil of juniper, of each 4 
OS. ; true Barbadoes tar 3 oz. ; American Fetroleun 
(seneca oil) 1 oz. ; mix. 

To Preserve Milk.— Milk the cow into glass botnci% 
imd seal them to keek out the air. , . _ 



THE SECRET HABITS OF YOUTH, 

tXOWN AS MASTURBATION, ONANISM 0^ SELF-POLLUTION; 

By the term Onanism or Masturbation, we under- 
stand an abuse of the genital organs. The term 
»* Masturbation," is derived from two Greelj words, 
eignifying " hand," and *^ to ravish,'* or abusing 
the organs with the hand. Instead of being to the 
rest of the body a source of health, they \re made 
to ruin tlie entire fabric by violating the laws of na- 
ture. That the organs of generation act aa impor- 
tant part in the human economy is very easily il- 
lustrated. If then they exercise such a powerful 
iufluence ia a state of slumber or quietude, what 
mn^i be the effect on both the mind and body when 
used to excess, or in violation of the laws of nature? 
These organs which the masturbator or libertine so 
abuse, are those very organs which take a part so 
active, so deep, in the internal life of all our tissues, 
which impress upon them that stamp of virility that 
the eunuch is deprived of through life. The de- 
struction of the testicles in man and the ovaries (or 
seed) in woman, has the effect to hiaier the regular 
development, or even to alter the special character- 
isties of the sexes. With these facts before us, is it 
to be wondered at that libertines and masturbators 
become effeminate, and pervert their constitutions 
by the abuse of those parts which fatigue and de- 
fange them ; and that girls lose in the same way 
iheir beauty, their charms, amiability, the delicacy 
of their forms and sweetness of voice ? We must 
then look upon those who are guilty of this secret 
habit, masturbation, as those who are making of 
themselves eunuchs, destroying their sexual organs 
tud producing the most fatal and deplorable couse* 
q^uences, a few of which v^e will allude to, and yoi 
way rest assured they are by no means exaggerated 



XI. 

Some of the most serious and fatal disorders of tlw 
nervous and circulatory system are caused by it, 
and if the constitution is predisposed to any disor- 
der, this practice may sooner or later develope it, 
if it is^not abandoned. That most fatal disease con- 
sumption is oftener induced by this habit than any 
other, by debilitating the system, and causing tu- 
bercles to be developed in the lungs. Thousands 
and tens of thousands yearly fall Jinto the grave 
from this disease, the parents and friends of the poor 
sufferers little thinking what was^the first cause (4 
the complaint ; but the victim8,Mf they would un- 
fold their minds, could at once unravel the mystery; 
it is masturbation or self-pollution. Loss of mem- 
ory is among the most common effects produced by 
it. Another lamentable termination of the sad ca- 
reer of the masturbator is insanity, which sometimes 
occurs. Lowness of spirits is certain to follow the 
Onanist, and by his sadness is, at times, most intol- 
erable. What is termed the spinal chord or the 
prolongation of the brain, also becomes affected, an 
may be told by weakness and the pains in the back 
and loins. 

Palpitation of the heart, shortness of breath and 
nervousness, also result from masturbation. Every 
Onanist must have observed his eyes become red, 
swollen and watery, and have every appearance of 
flight inflammation after his unnatural act. A ner- 
vous aching pain in the head, bones and muscles, 
resembling rheumatism, is a frequent consequence 
of Onanism. By weakening the genital powers of 
the system, masturbators have not the ordinary pow- 
ers ot resisting diseases, and for this reason as soon 
as they expose themselves to an atmosphere tainted 
with ordinary epidemic poisons, such as fevers, etc., 
they are more liable to the disease. The constaut 
Irritation from rubbing the hand over the organ in 



Ill 

llie act, often produces an eruption on the prepuce, 
usually near its edge ; the first sign of it is little 
watery pimples — these soon disappear, but return 
ftgain in a short time, which, if it continues, fiDally 
BO contracts the foreskin, that it cannot be slipped 
oTer the glands, producing much trouble. A thin, 
watery or gleety discharge from the privates fre 
qmently occurs in old cases of Onanism, showing 
extreme weakness and wasting of the parts. A gra- 
dual wasting>way of the testicles, and entire lose 
of virility, is a common occurrence with persona 
long addicted to this secret habit. A very frequent 
desire to pass the urine, and an inability to hold it, 
fere frequent results of masturbation ; sometimes, 
feewever, they cannot pass the urine without the 
&i/l of a catheter to draw it off. Stricture, or nar- 
rowing of the passage through the privates, is pro- 
Gttced by this habit, thus laying the foundation for 
611 untold amount of misery and suffering. No per- 
son that indulges in masturbation for any great 
length of time can so well perform connection with 
a woman, unless cured, as the erectile power will 
be injured to a great extent, and in attempting in- 
tercourse with a female, an emission takes place be- 
fore the act is fairly begun. 

Constant erection, attended with some degree of 
pain, and beyond the control of the individual, and 
not attended by any pleasant feeling, is another 
symptom of masturbation. So is a total loss of sear 
sation in the genitals, which occasionally happens. 

In females the following diseases are produced : 
Whites, loss of sensation in the genital organs, fall- 
ing out of the hairs and eye-brows, bad breath, losa 
of the natural voice, talk hoarse, or as through the 
nose, an incapacity to enjoy the sexual act with the 
male, barrenness, falling of the womb, epileptic fits, 
ulceration of the neck of the womb, &c. The most 



IV. 

frequent disease produced by masturbation in malei 
is called spermatorrhoea, or involuntary emission 
during sleep. These at first are rare, happening 
only once in the course of a week or two weeks, and 
take place during a dream of a lascivious character. 
They soon become more frequent, and if accompa- 
nied by a dream, they do not wake the person, and 
finally they happen almost or quite without any 
Bensation, and without an erection, and in bad cases 
even in the day time. This is kept up by the irri- 
tation in the lower part of the privates, where the 
Bemen enters into the urethra, the minute anatomy 
of which and the technical names would not beneQt 
you to read, unless you understood something of 
medical science. 

Having described the nature and symptoms of 
this vice and its effects on the system, we would now 
beg to offer you our advice as a medical man. But 
the delicate nature of the advice is such as could 
not with propriety be inserted in these columns, as 
It is intended for all classes. This advice, then, can 
only be given to each person individually, accord- 
ing to the amount of damage the system has sus- 
tained, the length of time it has been practised, the 
peculiarity of the constitution, the age of the pa- 
tient, &c. The treatment which might be good for 
one individual might be of no service whatever to 
another, and under ttiese circamstances the only 
safe plan for every person who fat or has been guilty 
of this practice, is to consult me immediately. I 
offer you my services on the ** live and let live'* 
principle, and in the reach of ^11. In a private cir- 
cular which I send to all Boch as apply to me for 
advice on this disease, [or rice as you may choose 
to call it,] the most explicit directions are given so 
as ta'^Toid troubte 5^ future, and along with this, 
i^*i5r> f^'^y//'/ j*'j^'j^J9, which at once puts vital- 



V. 

fty into the system, and speedily restores the gene* 
rat:ve organs to a healthy state if directions are 
ioilowcd. By consulting me immediately, you may 
pave yourself from much suffering, uneasiness o' 
mind, and be restored to health. Otherwise, if you 
go on, you may make of a once stout and robust 
frame a total wreck, and unfitting yourself forever 
for the pleasures and bliss of the married state. Do 
not risk all this for the sake of a few dollars, but 
write to me at once and give a full history of your 
case, and rest assured I will be your confideutial 
friend and benefactor. 

^^^* All letters destroyed as soon as answered, 
60 that no one can ever find it out. Persons in the 
city, who prefer to do 60» can call at my consulting 
rooms. No. 65 Bank Street, (now No. 75,) between 
Bleecker and Fourth Streets, New York ; or by en- 
closing the amount in a registered letter directed 
to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 46()9, P. O., New York City, 
you can be efifectually cured. 

Write as plain as you can, giving full directiona 
where the medicines, &c., are to be sent. Every- 
thing can be sent so that no one can tell it from any 
ordinary letter, and is carefully sealed up. Do not 
feel any delicacy in consulting me, but speak as to 
a father, a friend — I will try to do you good. 

Persons wishing advice or medical treatment 
must answer the following questions on the first ap- 
plication, so as to save time and trouble, and pul 
me in possession of the real state of their health, sC^ 
I may treat them successfully : — At what age d\(x 
you begin this habit, and how often indulged in, 
now long continued, and if abandoned, how long 
since ? Is your system much weakened ? are you 
nervous and irritable? Have you shortness of 
breath, palpitation of the heart, and does the sight 
w thought of females aflect your sexual propensi 



VI. 

ties iiDdnly ? If you have cnilppions, how often, and 
do they weaken you - Do you have any heat or 
uanainral feeling, tingling, fullness, or other trou- 
ble in the organs? li you have connection wiih a 
female, do you have an amission too soon, and do 
you have any pleasure in the act ? Have you scald- 
ing or pain in making water, and do you uricate 
naturally and free ? Js the urine of natural color? 
What is your general health, the state of your ap- 
petite and condition of your bowels? Your age, 
occupation, mode of living, and have you any pre- 
di!-pof*ition to consumplion or other diseases? Mar- 
ried or single ? Do yon lose semen during a move- 
ment of the bowels ? Do you lose semen after 
passing urine ? Is the memory much impaired ? 

Persons applying for treatment will please en- 
close Five Dollars, and 25 cents for postage, and 
I will forward Medicines and advice by return mail. 

All letters must be plainly written, giving the 
name of the person or initials, the Post Office, 
Countv and State, and be addressed to DR. M. L. 
BYRN, Box 4C69,' Post Office, New York City. 

SEXUAL DEBILITY. 
I often have applications from men m middle or 
advanced life for remedies for want of sexual power 
or loss of the usual vigor of the sexual organs, and 
wishing to know if anything can be done. In most 
of these cases, unless there is some incurable, con- 
f^titutional disease, medicines, &c., can be given 
that will produce the desired result. The only way 
is to write to me, giving particulars of your case, 
age, ScG., eaclosiRg Five Dollars and 25 cents, and 
I will forward the medicines. &c., or call on me ia 
person. Direct letters to M. L. Byrn, M. D., Box 
46()9 P. 0., New York, or call at my ConsuHing 
Rooms, 65 Bank Street [New No. 75.] 



XESICAI EBUCATIOH. 



Afl thor© are lo many impostori in large oit!e»— bm^' 
feretending to be physicians and Burgeone, and hare neTCk' 
Men properly qualified to act in such capacity, I hftTt 
eonoluded to produce the eyidenee for the information 
and benefit of those who do not know me personally, o! 
tnj Medical Education having been regularly coinpleted 
in one of the first Medical Schools in America. I trust 
that hereafter, persons wishing to consult me, will be 
satisfied that they are placing themselves in the hands of 
A regularly educated physician. The following is a cony 
of the Diploma (translated) awarded to M. L. Byrh dj 
the Unirersity of the City of New York, March 3d. 1851: 

** The Chancellor, Professors and Council of the Unirer- 
»ity of the City of New York— To all and angular, ^M 
persons reading these writings, wishing ^wtinued health 
m our Lord Jesus Christ. — J?e U R^ovm^ that it has 
pleased us under the authority bestowed by public chartee 
m this institution, to adorn M. L. Byrk, an upright man, 
in the first phi.ce naving undergone an exammation, im- 
bued with the excellent art of medicine and science of 
surgery, with the title and degree of Doctor of Medicine, 
and to grant to him all rights, honors and pnyileges per> 
taining to the said degree. In Testimonyy thereof, w« 
affix to these letters of this Uniyersity, the seal and our 
handwriting. Given from the buildings of the Uniyer- 
sty of Now York, the 3d day of March, 1861. and of the 
Independeaoe of the United States, the 73rd." 

(aiGinD.) 

JOHN W. DRAPEE, CUnctUor. 
ARANTILLE S. PATTISOK* M. D. Pzofessor of Ana- 
tomy. 

MARTIN PAINB, If. D., Prof«nor of Matcrta 

Medica and Therapeutics. 
JOHN W. DRAPER, M. D., Profewor of Cham. 
iatrr and Phvilologr. 
K. BARTLETI, M. D. Profeaaor of tht Inetltutea aM 

Practice of Medicine. 
9, B. BEDFORD, H. D., ProfeMor of Obstetries. 
t. S>. dBOBS, M. D., Professor of Surgery. 

(-JOHN C. GREEN, PrMldea^. 
Oou/ncaA WILLIAM B. MACLAT, 8m^ 
Ia. 0. KINGSLAND, l^yer. 



tUBATMEXTiOR Yartcocele— Almost thft first symp- 
tom that is observed in the genital organs, produced 
either by masturbation or excessive indulgence with 
females, is a flabby relaxed condition of the pri- 
vates ; the testicles hang lower than usual, the sper- 
maitc cord is relaxed, and there is a dull, aching, 
heavy dragging feeling in the parts, with sometime, 
in more advanced stages, pains shooting up occasi- 
onally into the groin and lower part of the abdo- 
men, and also a heavy aching feeling in the small 
of the back, there is»'an enlargement of one side, 
usually the left, and the scrotum feels like a bag of 
worms. There is pain, and at time's a col(3|;iess and 
numbness in the privates. The parts should be im- 
nuediately strengthened, and kept in their proper 
and natural position. With this view I have pre- 
pared the *• Medicated Bandage." I would especially 
recommend all those who have applied to me for 
medical treatment for masturbation, or eflects of 
E(*xual excesses or diseases, to get one of these ban- 
dages. 

Also, men advanced in life, should by all means 
wear one of the bandages ; they are often troubled 
with loss of natural energy of the genital organs, 
being unable to have sexual intercourse, long be- 
fore they would do so if the organs were in a strong 
and healthy condition. Sent in a letter free for 
Two Dollars, 



Combination Shoulder Braces.— ^ or f5?e- 

veuting and curing Round Shoulders, Stoop Shoul- 
ders, Flattening of the Chest, &c. These are made 
to suit all siz»3S, from the smallest to the largest, 
male or female. They answer the purpose at the 
Bame time of suspcniers, being attached to the back 
and front the same as ordinary suspenders in males, 
and to th3 under clothing in females. Sent free of 
postage by mail for Three Dollars a pair. Direct to 
Dr. M. L. Byrn, P. O. Box 4G69, New York City.— f 
Bend your size around the Chest,— under the Arm- 
pits, when ordering the Shoulder Braces. 



Cataffh in tlie Head, 



This is characterized by a thick muco-purulenl 
matter, collecting in the posterior iiares, sometimea 
extending to the frontal sinus (above the root oi 
the nose), which is often discharged from the nose 
or drawn down into the throat, and then spit ont of 
the mouth, or as is often the case, accidentally swal- 
lowed ; and making its way into the stomach, often 
gives rise to derangement of the digestive organs, 
owing to the nauseating and foetid odor of the mat- 
ter. The breath sometimes becomes so unpleasant 
as to render the person unfit for society ; there is a 
feeling of jfuUness and dryness in the roof of the 
mouth, throat, and posterior nares, and a frequent 
dispofiitioa to " clear the head and throat." The 
discharge, at first almost colorless, becomes after a 
time of a yellowish hue, and exceedingly offensive. 
The disease, proceeding to the tube leading from 
the throat to the internal ear, makes the patient 
hard of hearing, with roaring or buzzing^ sound in 
the head. The general health soon becomes affect- 
ed, the countenance becomes sallow, there is loss of 
appetite and wasting of the general strength, and 
loss of flesh. Uflless cured by remedial means, the 
disease follows the sufferer to the grave — but by 
proper treaiment it can be cured. 

Persons being aflflicted as above described, by 
writing to me, giving particulars of their case, and 
enclosing five dollars, and 50 cents for postage, 
will receive by return of mail, medical treatment 
and medicines for this disease. Direct letters to 
M. L. BrRN, M. D., Box 46G9 P. 0., or call at my 
Consulting Rooms, No. 65 [new number 75] Bank 
Street, 5 to 7 P.M.. or at 82 Cedar Street, Rooms 6 
and 7, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. 



THE FARMERS' FRIEND. 

AND Home Companion. 

This little Book contains a treatise on the *'Ma- 
nagement of Bees" in all climates and seasons, by 
Mr. Cobbitt of England. Showing how to produce 
aa immense yield of Honey, without destroying 
the Bees, and a great multiplicity of swarms, and 
various valuable Recipes, for curing Butter so as to 
keep in any climate. How to make Sour Krout ; 
How to make a Powder for Silvering Metals, &c. 

Also, the ^'Effects of Tobacco on the Human Sys- 
tem,'' Mentally, Morally and Physically ; being a 
Lecture by M. L. Byrn, M. D., containing startling 
disclosures about the terrible.destruotion of health 
and human life by the use of This noxious and pois- 
onous weed. Price 10 Cents, 3 for 25 cents, 20 for 
$1 sent free of postage. 

How to be Handsome. This is something 
very desirable by the folks. If you want a beauti- 
ful, brilliant, and charming face, with rosy cheeks, 
send for Dr. Byrnes ''Bloom of Beauty." Warran- 
ted not to injure the softest skin. To prove it, we 
will send a sample for trial free by mail, to anybo- 
dy wishing to try it for 30 cents. 

ilfi. BYEFS POCKET PHOTOSCOPE. 

An optical instrument showing at a glance a laby- 
rinth of wonders. It shows how to detect counterfeit 
currency or bank bills ; detects that villianous fraud 
"Shoddy,'' in cloth, clothing, muslin, carpets, &c. 
Placed before the eye the beholder is amazed and 
astounded ; or held before the nose, you roar with 
side-splitting laughter, at **Such a sight," and it 
makes the very skin on your hand reveal its luvii- 
n<£ a la crocodile. Held in the sunshine you can 
light your pipe or cigar by it, or placed before pho- 
tograph or other picture it brings them out like life. 
They are mounted in morocco : double convex lens, 
price 60 cents. ^ ^ 

Sent by mail safely, and warranted. ' ' ' 
Dr. Btrn's Office Hours, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., 
&t 82 Cedar Street, Rooms 6 and 7 ; or at 75 Bank 
rj^^ HAST Bleeckev Street, from 5 to 7 P.M. 



THE PHYSIOLOGy GF MARRIAliE 



AND 



PHILOSOPHY OF GENERATION, 



BY 



M. L. BTBN, M. D. 



This is a new book, and beyond donbt is tbd 
greatest work on the subjeol wiich is adapted to 
popular use or for the Biasses. While it is as far as 
possible divested of tec^cal fiirases, it is at the 
same time so worded as not to offend the taste of 
tfie most fastidious. 'It is a private and confidential 
friend for reliable medical and scientific consulta- 
tion on a subject of vital importance, and has a 
word in season for all classes, ages, sexes, and con- 
ditions of our race, as will be seen by reference to 
the following table of Contents : 

Love, Courtship and Marriage ; institution and 
object of marriage ; confidential and important ad- 
vice ttf married persons or those contemplating 
marriage, &c. ; physiology and hygeiology of mar- 
riage ; premature and abusive exercise of the geni- 
tal function ; premature and late marriages ; mar- 
riage in its moral relations ; happy and unhappy 
marriages ; physiology of the sexual organs ; causes 
which influence fecundity ; comparative influence 
of the sexes, &c., on reproduction 5 procreation of 
the sexes ; theories of human generation ; patholo- 
gy of the generative organs. 

Single copies 25 cents, sent free by maiL 
AGENTS WANTED. 

All orders must be sent to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 
4669, Post Office, New York City, or if you call in 
person at my office, No. 65 Bank Street, betweeo 
Fourth and Bleecker Streets, 5 to 7 P.M., or at^ 
No. 82 Cedar Street, Rooms 6 and 7, from 9 A.M. 
to 4 P.M. 



DB. M. L. BYRN'S 

CELEBRATED 

Antidote for Tobacco! 

This is not a Substitute, but A CURE, for Cher 
ing, Smoking, and Snuff-taking. 

I have treated thousands of cases within the last 
twelve years, and cured them entirely, some ol 
which have been using tobacco for twenty or thirty 
years. I use only vegetable remedies and warrant 
yhem not to impair the system; and if taken accord- 
ing to my directions, a cure is guaranteed, and that 
without inconvenience or injury to the system. 

This medicine is prepared to enable those who de- 
sire it, totally and in a few days time, to abandon 
the use of tobacco in any and every form. It is the 
means of destroying the longing or taste which per- 
sons have for tobacco, and thereby every one may 
abandon its use. Besides this, it acts as a tonic on 
the system, and also purifies the breath, leaving a 
pleasant taste in the mouth. It also regulates the 
bowels, and is an excellent correcter of the bile. It 
is sold at Fifty Cents a Package. In a great many 
cases one package is sufficient, but the best plan is 
to send $1.00 for two packages so as to be sure. 
Five Packages for Two Dollars, or Fourteen Pack- 
ages for Five Dollars sent free by mail— 100 pack- 
ages by express for $20. 

Send all orders to Dr. M. h. BYRN, Box 4G69, P. 
O. New York City. 

Few persons have any idea of the terrible effects 
of this noxious weed on the human system. Dyspep- 
sia, Neuralgia, Headache, Disease of the Liver, Sal- 
low Complexion, Costiveness of the Bowels, Nerv- 
ousness, Loss of Memory, undue excitability of the 
system, as seen in peevishness, ungovernable tem- 
pers, impatience, restlessness &c, and other diseases 
are the affiictions brought on by its use. 



EARS FOR THE DEAF. 

Improve© Auricles, or Artificial Ears. 
These are adjusted in a moment to any sized head, 
ind are held on by a Utile spring passing over the 
head from one ear to the other, and can be neatly 
concealed by the hair. They are worn as readily aa 
a pair of spectacles, can be worn without the aid of 
the hands to support them ; with the bonnet or hat 
on or ofif ; in the house, street, church, or any other 
place. The sound enters both ears, thereby facilita- 
ting the bearing. Show this advertisement to any 
one you may know who is hard of hearing. Sent 
free by mail in a little package for $6. Descriptive 
Circular free. 

THE "LOVER'S CHARSL'' 

Or, OJio de Flora Jocky Clulb. 

A most enchanting and exquisite perfume, for 
the pocket, the wardrobe, or the portfolio. As a pre- 
sent it is a beauty^ and as a pocket companion for 
Bweethearts and lovers it has no equal. Must be 
tried to be appreciated. It is warranted genuine. 
Price only 30 cents, or four for 81, Sent free from 
observation, post paid. 

New Treatment for lavoluntary Emissions, 

OR SFERMATORRHOBA. 



Those who are affected in any 
way whatever with this disease, should at once ap- 
ply to me. If directions are followed, you can be 
cured by using my ^'Spermatorrhoe Electrode," 
an instrument made of silk and silver, no inconve- 
nience in wearing, and cures after every other means 
fails. Particularly recommended to those who 
have tried various medicines without being cured. 
It is sent free from observation in a letter, on re- 
ceipt of $2 00 and 25 cents for postage. Direct to 
M. L. BYRN, M. D. P. 0., Box 4669 New York 
or call at my Rooms, No. 65 Bank St., (New No 75.) 



Cure for Female Weakness, or Whites. 

This is a whitish discharge from the vagiua or womb 
and is a great health destroying disease, and often 
gives diseases to the husband, creating unhappiness 
in the family, and unfitting the female for the en- 
joyment of marricd*life. My Mixture for cnre of 
Whites, sent by Mail with full directions, for $2 00, 
and 15 cents for postage. 

Are you Ruptured ? If you are, your life 

if in danger every hour, until you get a Good Truss. 
. send my best Graduated Ratchet Head Truss. 
free by mail, for $7 00. You can regulate the pres- 
sure at pleasure — easiest TriiFS worn. All the mea- 
surement required is: — with a new piece of lape 
take the measure around the hips next to the skin, 
immediately over the place where rupture or lump 
is situated — cut the tape just of the size around the 
hips, and state which side the rupture is on, right 
OR left, or both, whether the tumor disappears en, 
tirely on lying down, and any other particulars 
Send cash to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 4669 post office 

ARTS AND BEAUTIES OF AMERICAN WOMEN. 

This book is written by an enthusiastic admirer 
of the American fair sex, breathing throughout a 
spirit of enraptured confidence in the virtues and 
beauties of the females of America, as compared 
with those of other countries. 

It is illustrated with numerous , Plates 

of beautiful American "Women, showing the various 
forms of beauty. Price 15 cents per copy; 10 for 
$1, or 25 for ^2 sent free of postage, i Send cash 
to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 4669 post office,'N. Y. 

Br. Byrn's Office Hours— At No. 82 Cedar 
Street, Rooms 6 and 7, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. ; and 
at No. 75 Bank Street, near Bleecker Street, from 
6 to 7 P.M. 



Medical Electricity.— For the cure of many 
chronic diseases of bolh sexes, notbioo^ can supply 
tbe place of Electro-Magnetism. The Machine, with 
book, directions for applying the Electro Magnetism 
all complete $12. Sent by Express. 

THE HAISTD BOOK OF SCIENCE, 

OR Tua Art of Making Money. 

This little Book should be in the hands of every 
person in the world. It contains over 200 valuable 
methods of making money, on honest and scientific 
principles, a few of which we will allude to. 

Medical. — How to make Eye Water, Godfrey^a 
Cordial, Stoughton's Bitters Swain Vermifuge, Vir- 
gin's Milk, Cosmetic, for tan, treckles, &c. Itclf 
Ointment, how to remove superfluous Hair, how to 
cure toothache how to fill teeth, how to cure Corns 
and Piles, a cure for Drunkedness. ' '' 

- For Wine and Liquor Dealers. — Coloring 
Brandy, how to make imiiation Coguac, Peach Bran- 
dy, Cordial Gin, French Cider, Cinnamon and Pep- 
permint Cordial, Cherry and Rasberry Brandy, Bri- 
tish Champagne. Champagne Cider, Infant Cordial, 
Biiiish Claret. Uritish Sherry, Branbeer, Ginger 
Beer, Spruce Be-er, British Port and Madeira Wine. 

For Families &c. — How to Dye 25 difierent co- 
lors, how to make Old Clothes look new, how to 
make Sympathetic or Invisible Inks (a great curio- 
sity,) how to fatten Calves, how to make various 
common woods look like mah^'gany, rose wood 
Ebony. <fcc. the great Washing Mixture, or Washing 
made easy, how to make Artificial Mask, how to in- 
lay wood'with Papier Mache, how to make ten kinds 
of Toilet Soap, how to make Artificial Honey, the 
Family Horse Doctor, or how to make up the vari- 
ous medicities and treatment for Horses, how to 
make Artificial Gold, Arabian Charm lor taming 
horses, &c. 

We have not room to mention one tenth part of 
the valuable things in this book ; it is sold at 15 
cents each, 10 for $1.00 or 25 for $2.00, sent ^^e^} ot 
postaore. Direct to Dr. M. L. B^ru box 4609 P. 0, 
New York : 



SAVE YOUR EYE-SIGHT. 

Dr, Byrn's Magniscope, or Universal Reading Glass. 

It supersedes the use of Spectacles and Eye- 
glasses ia reading, being adapted to all visions, 
without straining the eyes. They are handsomely 
mounted in Turkey Morocco, and plain directions 
with each one. They are the best thing for old peo- 
ple, or those Who require to use glaeses in reading 
ev^r invented. Sent free by mail for One dollar. 
Send cash oi ders to Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 4668, P. O. 
or call at 75 Bank St. 



THE ART OF BEAUTIFriNC THE HAIE, 

WITH Rules for Promoting its Growth and Pre- 
servation. By M. L. Byrn, M. D. 

This valuable book teaches how to cure Hairy 
Moles ; how to Gloss and Curl the Hair How to 
make Curling Fluids. How to use Curling Irons 
without injury, &c. How to put up the Hair in 
?apilottes. Rules for Dressing, Curling, Twisting 
and Plaiting the Hair. How to Comb and Brush 
the Hair correctly. It tells you why the Hair turns 
Grey, or falls out. &o. It gives the remedies for 
Grey Hair, and how to prevent it. It teaches you 
the causes of Baldness, with the remedies therefor. 
How to cultivate the Beard, Moustachios, and Whis- 
kers, and rules for Beaut'fying them. It gives the 
rules for proper principles of Shaving, and shows 
how to avoid the inconveniences in the use of the 
razor. How to cultivate long eye brows and eye- 
lashes, and rules for coloring and b( aiitifjing them,. 
&c. How to make various kinds of Hair Oils, Hair 
Djes, Pcmades, Hair Powders, Perfumes, &c., &c. 
Also, other valuable information we have not room 
to enumerate. This book is w^arranted to pive sat- 
isfaction, sent by mail, free of postage for 25 cents, 
or Seven for One Dollar, 16 for $2. Direct all 
orders to Dr. M. L. Bjrn, box 46G9, P. O., New 
York City, or call at 75 Bank street. 



Medicated Inhalation. 

For the cure of diseases of Tliroat and Lungs* 

Simply swallowing medicines into the stomach 
has never been able to effect any good in removing 
disease from the Nose, Throat, or Langs, and hence 
the old practice of drugging, blistering, cupping^ 
etc.. has been productive of more hirra tban good. 

The tide of public opinion is setting strongly in 
favor •f medicated inhalation in the treatment of 
lung and throat diseases, and in a very little while 
no other practice will be tolerated. 

The medicines in this form are taken directly into 
the lungs, and being condexsed when it reaches 
there, acts the same as washing an ulcer or sore, 
on the outer part of the body or extremities, thus 
healing up the sores or ulcers in the lungs and allow- 
ing nature to recuperate. It has another advantage: 

When taken into the lungs instead of the stomach 
it does not derange the digestive organs, liver, etc., 
but its healing and vitalizing properties are taken 
directly into the system without the drawbacks 
which are witnessed in taking several diflferent pre- 
parations into the stomach with a view to reaching 
the lungs. 

Let me be fairly understood ; I do not pretend to 
say that consumption in every stage or in every 
case can be cured by the system of treatment I am 
advocating, but I contend that as large a per cent- 
age of the cases can be cured of this as any other 
disease of a serious character, when taken in time, 
and as none can be cured or any pretend to cure 
them by the old method, I claim that the system of 
^'Medicated Inhalation," for diseases of the lungs, 
throat, etc., has a superior claim on the public favor. 
X Only Cliarge 10 Dollars 

for the Inhaling Apparatus and a full course of me* 
dicine, and all necessary treatment for two months, 
during which time you can see whether the treatment 
is likely to prove successful or not. List of ques- 
tions to be answered, are furnished on application* 
Call at my office, or enclose the money, directed to 
Dr. M. L. Byrn,box 4669, post-office, New York 



GUIDE TO HEALTH! 

OR 

HOW TO LIVE 100 YEARS. 



This book contains more information than any 
work of gmaU size we have ever read. It gives a 
treatise on the foUowing subjects in a scientific 
manner, yet so plain that every body can understand 
it, and it the advice is followed the object aimed at 
will be accomplished: — Peculiarities of Organiza- 
tion ; Effects of Light on Health ; Causes ot Fevers 
and Agues, and other diseases ; Valuable Advice 
to Females ; Diet and Digestion ; How to Eat, when 
to Eat, and what to Eat ; How to Clothe the Body ; 
How to Warm the Feet ; How to Sleep, and what 
to Sleep on ; Bathing and Boiily Exercise ; How to 
Develop the Lungs ; Mental Exercise ; Ventilation ; 
Influence of the Passions; How to Preserve the 
Teeth and the Hearing ; The Reason Why People 
Die ; What is Health, and How to Obtain it ; How 
to Manage the Sick ; How to Live One Hundred 
Years and Die Happy, etc., etc. 

No man, woman or child should be without this 
great book. It is sold at only 15 cents per copy, 
four for 50 cents, or 10 for One Dollar, sent free by 
mail. 



Address Dr. M. L. Byrn, Box 4669, Post Office, 
New York City. 



SEGEET OP BEAUTY ! 



OR, 



HOW TO BE HANDSOME. 



This book contains directions for removing Frec- 
kles, Tan, Sunburn, Discolorations, Moles, &c. — 
Also, how to beautify the Complexion, Soften the 
Skin, &c. How to make Perfumes and the various 
articles for the Toilette, the wardrobe and the pock- 
et, for ladies and gentlemen. How to preserve and 
beautify the Teeth ; to Cure Chapped Hands, Lips 
and Face ; to Cure Ringworm and Frost-bite or 
Chilblain ; Cure for Fatness or Corpulency ; Cure 
for Leanness. How to develope the various parts 
of the body. To cure Pimples, Warts, Wrinkles, 
Corns, &c. How to have Bright Eyes and Rosy 
Cheeks. Directions how to make Tooth Powder, 
Camiphor Cream. Lip Salve, Flesh Powder, Coloojne 
Water, Honey Water, the " Delectable Odor,'' La- 
vender Water, Macassar Oil, Lip Honey, ^' Balm of 
Mecca ;" the celebrated " Bath of Modesty ;'' the 
wonderful " Virgin Milk," &c. 

Also, how to dress with Taste and Economy, in 
the beautiful blending of Colors with the Complex- 
ion, and various other topics too numerous to men- 
tion. 

THIS IS EMPHATICALLY THE 

^* YOUJXG PEOPL.E'S BOOKP' 

And should be in every household. It is put np 
in beautiful Tinted Covers, printed in brilliant co- 
lors. Price only 15 cents per copy, 4 for 50 cents, 
10 for One Dollar — sent in a wrapper, secure from 
observation, postage paid. Send orders to Dr. M. 
L. Byrn, Box 4669, P. 0., New York City. (Office 
82 Cedar Street.) 



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Dr. Byrnes Care for Rheumatism, price $0 50 

Dr. Byrn's Antidote for T<^cco 50 

Dr. Byrnes Cure for Piles 50 

Dr. Byrn's Cure for Toothache 30 

Dr. Byrnes Cure for Bad Breath 30 

Dr. Byrn's Cure for Love of Strong Drink 50 
Dr. Byrn's Cure for Pimples on the Face, 

Neck, &c., per package 30 

Dr. Byrn's Cure for Dyspepsia .0 50 

Dr. Byrn's Cure for Chill or Fever & Ague. . .1 00 
Dr. Byrn's Cure for Freckles,Tan, Blotches, &c. 50 
Dr. Byrn's Bloom of Beauty for Pale Faces. . .0 30 
Dr. Byrn's Japanese Skin Powder, or natural 

beau tifier of the skin, hiding scars, marks, &c. 50 
Dr. Byrn's Great Japanese Pho-ko-ta or Nerv- 
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Dr. Byrn's Cure for Corns 30 

Dr. Byrn's Pain Killer, for the Cure of Burns, 

Scalds, Ulcers, Sores, &c., per package 30 

Dr. Byrn's Halcyon Hue Hair Tonic and Dye 30 
Improved Auricles or Artificial Ears, for those 

who are hard of hearing 6 00 

Dr. Byrn's *' Lover's Charm," Olio de Flora 

Jockey Club 30 

Dr. Byrn's Pocket Photoscope. Magnify er, or 
MicroscoDe- .- . . 

double lens CO 

Dr. Byrn's Magniscope or Universal Reading 

Glass, suited to all visions 1 00 

Dr. Byrn's Books : — 

Physiology of Marriage 25 

Art of Beautifying the Hair .0 25 

Arts and Beauties of American Women. . . .0 15 

How to Live a Hundred Years 15 

Handbook of Science 15 

Farmer's Friend or Home Companion. .... .0 10 

Secret of Beauty. .0 15 

Any of the above Medicines, Books, &c. sent free 
of postage, by mail, on receipt of price. Address 
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THE G-REAT 

JAPANESE PHO-KO-TA, 

OR 

NERVOUS ANTIDOTE, 

The Life-Invigorating Cordial ! ! 



The great modern remedy for ** Nertous Debtiv 
ITY," Neuralgia, Nervousness, unsteadiness of the 
Nerves, Muscular Debility, prostration or weakness 
from excesses or indiscretions in their various forms, 
Nervous Headache, Sleeplessness, Restlessness, ef- 
fects of Secret Habits, Spermatorrhcea or Nightly 
Emissions, Sbxual DEBiLrrr, or want of Sexual 
Power, Diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder, Fe- 
male Weakness, Palpitation of the Heart, &c. 

This wonderful remedy is compounded from a 
multiplicity of Oriental Herbs, gums, essences, 
roots, barks, fruits and flowers, such as was never 
put together before, and though being made up 
wholly of vegetable medicines, which are entirely 
free from any injurious qualities, still the effect is 
specific and immediate. No change of diet is re- 
quired, no relaxation from business needed, and the 
most intimate friend could not tell that you were 
using it. 

Sent by mail post paid, free from observation in 
an envelope. Price $1.00, and 12 cents for posiage, 

^ Send Cash orders to DR. M, L. BYRN, 
Box, 4,669 Post-oflSfie, New- York City. 



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#S for Fifty Cents. 

THE MAGIC PAIN CURE. 

This is used for the cure of Headache, Neuralgia, 
Toothache, Nervousness, Hysterics, Catan*h in the 
Head, Chronic Sore Throat, Hoarseness, and all weak- 
ness of tfc,e nerves, being applied on a new principle 
entirely. It is no Humbug, is entirely harmless even 
for an infant, and is warbanted to give satisfaction, 
when used according to directions. I want to sell this 
by agents. I sell the Agency or right of a county, with 
enough of the medicine, in bulk, for 200 fifty cent bot- 
tles, with labels, directions, ciculars, show cards, &c., 
all for $10.00. The second or more lots of 200 packages, 
labels, circulars, &c., for $8.00. For lifty cents I will send 
to any address, free of postage, enough for 16 fifty cent 
bottles with labels, directions, &c,, so that you can try 
it in your neighborhood, and be satisfied. This is the 
greatest offer to Agents ever made, as they can have the 
entire control of a whole county, and One Hundred 
dollars for an outlay of ten. A confidential circular to 
Agents, with directions how to efiect sales &c., sent 
to those who send 50 cents for trial packages, and also, 
a certificate of agency, or right , to all who purchase a 
county. 

v_>* v_^« 5^« 

$8.00 FOR FIFTY CENTS. 

THE CHEMICAL CLINKER SOLVENT. 

In the use of certain kinds of coal for fuel, owing to 
the minerals contained therein, having a greater attract- 
ion for the substance of which the stove-Uning is made, 
when heated to redness— Clinkers are formed on th© 
lining or bricks, and very soon the stove is almost full 
of those Clinkers. In attempting to knock them off, the 
lining is broken, and a new one required, costing, in the 
course of the year, quite a sum for this one item of Fire- 
brick or St >ve -lining. The Clinker Solvent remedies 
this difficulty — a few applications of which cause the 
clinkers to crumble and fall off, without injuring the 
Iming of the stove, I want to sell this by Agents ; it is 
sold at the same price, and in the same way as the "Fowl 
Fattener' ' and "Magic Pain Cure " For 50 cents, enough 
for 16 fifty cent packages witti labels, directions. &c., 
will be sent to any one wishing to test it. County 
Rights, with 200 packages, labels, directions, circulars, 
&c. forSiaOO. o , , » 

Send all orders to DR. M. L. BYRJT, 

Box 4,669 Post Office, New York. 
^2 Ced»r St. 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 



m MM Li^^.T«^* 

AND 

HOUSEHOLD COMPANION, 

Being a Treatise in plain language on the 
^'Art of Preserving Health and Pro- 
longing LifeP' containing a descrip- 
tion of the Diseases of Men^ 
Women and Children, with 
the most approved curative treatment- 
Also, a most thorough and com- 
plete course of Midwifery. 

By M. LAFAYETTE BYRN, M. D. 

Giaduate of the University of the City of New York. AatSor of " Pof- 
»0B» in our Food," Ac, &e. 



A Book of this kind has long been needed. It g^^f^U neces- 
sary iXrmation without using Medical terms, and U, beyond 
doubt?the^est Family Doe 4« r B .ok that has ever been 

^ ms^^nt^ended as a guide for preserving health and prolong 
ine life by giving that kind .f information (couched m lan- 
Iruaee liee ifom medical technicalities), which has long beeo 
leSed by the inasses. The object has been not only lo simpli- 

deserip^rve circuul and '»We »f coaents. sent t,ee. Address 
Ur. M. L. Byrn, Box 4,669 P. O. New \ork City. 



